Traditional medicine patterns in men with erectile dysfunction
Traditional Medicine Pattern Distribution in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction: A Cross-sectional Study
This project will see which traditional medicine syndrome patterns are most common in men with erectile dysfunction and how those patterns relate to age, health conditions, mood, and habits like smoking and drinking.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 375 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Trial ID | NCT07487181 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This is a cross-sectional observational study conducted at Binh Dan Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City that will enroll men aged 18 and older diagnosed with erectile dysfunction using the IIEF-5. Participants will complete questionnaires and clinical measurements to record demographic data, ED severity and characteristics, BMI, comorbidities, psychological status (DASS-21), and lifestyle factors such as smoking and alcohol use. The study will classify participants by traditional medicine syndrome patterns and analyze the distribution of those patterns and their associations with the recorded variables. Data collection is planned for January through August 2026 to provide a snapshot of pattern distribution in this patient population.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Men aged 18 or older diagnosed with erectile dysfunction at Binh Dan Hospital between January and August 2026 who can understand and complete the study questionnaires and give informed consent.
Not a fit: Patients who cannot read or complete the questionnaires, those unwilling to continue participation, or men not diagnosed at Binh Dan Hospital during the study window are unlikely to benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the results could help clinicians combine traditional medicine pattern information with clinical and lifestyle data to improve diagnosis and tailor integrative care for men with ED.
How similar studies have performed: Similar observational surveys of traditional medicine syndrome patterns have been performed in other conditions and settings, but clear, generalizable links between TM patterns and ED outcomes are limited, making this work partly novel for Vietnam.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals aged 18 years or older who were diagnosed with erectile dysfunction by a clinical physician at Binh Dan Hospital between January 2026 and August 2026. * Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to understand the questionnaire. * Unable to complete all the study questions. * Patients who do not wish to continue participating in the study.
Where this trial is running
Ho Chi Minh City
- Binh Dan Hospital, Ho Chi Minh city — Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Minh Man Bui Pham Doctor of Phylosophy
- Email: bpmman@ump.edu.vn
- Phone: +84916080803
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.