Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 35 to 45 Men only

Lifestyle changes for obese men with sexual dysfunction and tinnitus

Official title: Lifestyle Changes in Obese Males With Sexual Dysfunction and Tinnitus

Run by Cairo University · NCT06716125 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if a low-calorie diet combined with regular walking can help obese men with both sexual problems and ringing in their ears feel better.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages35 Years to 45 Years
SexMen only
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorCairo University
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Dokki, Giza Governorate)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 6, 2024
Main results expectedApril 6, 2025
Study endsApril 6, 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 4, 2024
Trial IDNCT06716125 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are obese males aged 18 and older with a BMI between 30 and 40, experiencing subjective tinnitus and erectile dysfunction for at least 24 weeks.

Probably not a fit

Patients with pre-existing cardiac, respiratory, hepatic, musculoskeletal diseases, or diabetes may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study aims to enroll forty obese males suffering from subjective tinnitus and erectile dysfunction. Participants will be divided into two groups, with both groups following a low-calorie diet for 12 weeks. Group I will also engage in supervised aerobic walking training for 45 minutes, three times a week, over the same period. The goal is to assess the impact of these lifestyle changes on their conditions.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve sexual function and reduce tinnitus symptoms in obese males.

How similar studies have gone: While lifestyle interventions have shown promise in related areas, this specific combination of interventions for this demographic is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* obese person
* body mass index less than 40 kg/m2 and more than 30 kg/m2
* males with subjective tinnitus (bilateral presentation from at least 24 weeks).
* males with sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction from at least 24 weeks)

Exclusion Criteria:

* cardiac diseased males
* respiratory diseased males
* hepatic, musculoskeletal, and hepatic diseased males
* diabetic males

Where it's running

  • faculty of physical therapy Cairo university
    Dokki, Giza Governorate, Egypt
    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.