Testing a 3D-printed device for erectile dysfunction
Official title: Non-invasive External Device for Erectile Dysfunction (3D-Erect): a Pilot Study
Run by Stanford University · NCT04624126 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new 3D-printed device to see if it can help men with erectile dysfunction have better sexual experiences.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 9 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Stanford University Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Stanford, California) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 10, 2021 |
| Main results expected | December 2026 |
| Study ends | December 2026 |
| Registry record updated | January 13, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT04624126 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are men over 18 with moderate to severe erectile dysfunction and a willing female partner.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are not willing to attempt sexual intercourse or cannot use the device will 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 clinical trial aims to evaluate the safety and feasibility of a non-invasive, 3D-printed external penile device designed to help men with erectile dysfunction achieve satisfactory sexual intercourse. Participants will include men over 18 years old experiencing moderate to severe erectile dysfunction due to various causes. The study will assess how effectively the device can assist in restoring sexual function and satisfaction. The trial will take place at Stanford Health Care, where participants will be monitored for their experiences and outcomes while using the device.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could provide a new, non-invasive treatment option for men suffering from erectile dysfunction.
How similar studies have gone: While there have been various approaches to treating erectile dysfunction, the use of a 3D-printed external device is a novel approach that has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * males \>18 years old suffering from any cause moderate to severe erectile dysfunction (e.g. ED after radical prostatectomy and/or radiation therapy for prostate cancer and or other pelvic malignancies affecting the sexual potency; emotional and psychological ED; organic vascular and/or metabolic ED etc.) * having a female partner willing to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * not willing to attempt sexual vaginal intercourse with their partner * inability to wear/operate the external penile device for any reason
Where it's running
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Stanford Health Care, Stanford Hospital
Stanford, California, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Michael Eisenberg, MD — Stanford University
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.