Daily vacuum device therapy for penile numbness and sensation changes

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a prospective, uncontrolled, hypothesis-generating pilot enrolling eight adult men with penile numbness seen at the Ottawa Hospital Men's Health Clinic. Participants will use a Health Canada Class I vacuum erection device daily for six months with biweekly check-ins and monthly questionnaires delivered via LimeSurvey, including the IIEF-5 and two custom penile sensitivity instruments. The primary aim is to examine feasibility and acceptability using adherence and completion metrics; symptom changes will be explored with within-subject comparisons (e.g., Wilcoxon signed-rank test). Results are descriptive and intended to inform the design of larger, controlled studies.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria

* Male adults (age 18 and over)
* Have been seen by a urologist in consultation for penile numbness/insensitivity

5.2 Exclusion Criteria

\- Under 18 years of age

Where it's running

• The Ottawa Hospital
  Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Luke Witherspoon — Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.