Traditional medicine patterns in men with erectile dysfunction
Official title: Traditional Medicine Pattern Distribution in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction: A Cross-sectional Study
Run by University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City · NCT07487181 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 375 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ho Chi Minh City) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 14, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 30, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07487181 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a 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.
✕Probably 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.
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 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.
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 gone: 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.
Who can join: the full rules
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 it's running
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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@uhsvnu.edu.vn
- Phone: +84916080803
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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.