Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 25 to 45 Men only

Exercise for erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation

Official title: The Effectiveness of Exercise in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction and Premature Ejaculation: a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Run by Uskudar University · NCT07442396 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project tests whether an 8-week, three-times-weekly exercise program helps men aged 25–45 who have erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages25 Years to 45 Years
SexMen only
Enrollment50 (estimated)
SponsorUskudar University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Istanbul)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 1, 2026
Main results expectedMay 30, 2026
Study endsJuly 10, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 3, 2026
Trial IDNCT07442396 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Men aged 25–45 diagnosed with both erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation who can physically and cognitively participate in pelvic floor physiotherapy and agree to informed consent are ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients with prior pelvic surgery, neurological disorders affecting pelvic floor function, active pelvic infection or pain, serious psychiatric illness, or regular use of medications that significantly alter sexual function are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.

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

What this trial studies

This randomized controlled trial compared an exercise program to conventional medical follow-up in men with both erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation. Participants were randomly assigned to a control group receiving usual medical care or to an exercise group that completed an 8-week program with sessions three days per week. Outcomes were measured before and after treatment using the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF), the World Health Organization Quality of Life short form (WHOQOL-BREF), and the Premature Ejaculation Diagnostic Tool (PEDT). The trial enrolled physically capable men aged 25–45 and excluded those with pelvic surgery, neurological disease affecting pelvic floor function, active pelvic infections or pain, interfering psychiatric illness, or regular use of medications that strongly affect sexual function.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a low-cost, non-drug option to improve sexual function and quality of life for affected men.

How similar studies have gone: Some prior studies of pelvic floor and aerobic exercise have reported improvements in erectile function and ejaculatory control, but results are mixed and larger confirmatory trials are limited.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male individuals aged 25-45 years
* Individuals diagnosed with erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation
* Individuals who voluntarily agree to participate in the study and sign the informed consent form
* Individuals who have the physical and cognitive capacity to participate in pelvic floor physiotherapy applications

Exclusion Criteria

* Individuals with a history of surgery in the pelvic region
* Individuals with a diagnosis of neurological disease or neurological disorder that may affect pelvic floor muscle function
* Presence of active infection, inflammation, or painful pathology in the pelvic region
* Individuals who regularly use medications that significantly affect sexual function
* Individuals with serious psychiatric illness or cognitive impairment that may hinder study compliance

Where it's running

  • Uskudar university
    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.