Study summary
Low-intensity shockwave therapy eased pain and plaque but did not improve sex life
What was tested
A pooled look at controlled trials of low-intensity shockwave therapy, sound waves aimed at the penis, against sham treatment for Peyronie's disease.
What they found
- More men had smaller plaques and less pain with shockwaves than with sham treatment.
- Curvature improvement was borderline.
- Sexual function did not improve.
What it means
May help pain in the early, active phase. It is not a reliable way to straighten a curve.
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