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Nerve Grafting Technique to Restore Erectile Function Post Radical Prostatectomy

Prostate Cancer | Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy

A single arm prospective pilot trial evaluating the safety and the 1-year erectile recovery outcomes of patients undergoing a somatic to autonomic nerve grafting procedure for restoration of erectile function in patients who have lost erectile function following radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer. During this study a total of 10 patients who have persistent erectile dysfunction for more than 18 months post prostatectomy will undergo a post radical prostatectomy nerve restoration procedure (PRP-NR).

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    MALE

  • Eligible Ages:

    18 and up

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with persistent post prostatectomy erectile dysfunction more than 18 months from prostatectomy and which results in the inability to achieve intercourse with the aid of PDE5-I medications.
2. Patients must have had good pre-prostatectomy erectile function with a baseline IIEF score of ≥17 on self-reported assessment of historic function.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Patients with previous pelvic radiotherapy
2. Patients aged \< 18 years at diagnosis
3. Legally incapable patients
4. Patients who are unable to complete questionnaires and have no companion to help complete them
5. Patients with pre-existing neurologic disease
6. Patients with a history of bilateral surgeries for inguinal hernia repair.

Study Location

Jewish General Hospital
Jewish General Hospital
Montréal, Quebec
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Victor McPherson, MD

[email protected]
514-340-8222
Backup Contact

Oleg Loutochin

[email protected]
514-340-8222
Study Sponsored By
Sir Mortimer B. Davis - Jewish General Hospital
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT06458855