NCT05244486 · Charitable Union for the Research and Education of Peyronie's Disease
Efficacy of RestoreX Penile Traction Therapy In Preserving Erectile Function Post-Prostatectomy
What this study is about
Evaluate the effectiveness of the RestoreX penile traction device in preserving erectile function in men undergoing robotic-assisted prostatectomy. This study will evaluate men undergoing prostatectomy with bilateral nerve preservation and preserved baseline erectile function (moderate ED or better). The primary outcome will be changes in the IIEF-EFD scores between groups at 6 months.
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Evaluate the efficacy of the RestoreX penile traction device in preserving erectile function in men undergoing robotic-assisted prostatectomy. This study will evaluate men undergoing prostatectomy with bilateral nerve preservation and preserved baseline erectile function (moderate ED or better). The primary outcome will be changes in the IIEF-EFD scores between groups at 6 months. Secondary outcomes include differences in questionnaire outcomes at 3, 6, and 9 months.
Interventions
DEVICE
RestoreX 1-6 months (randomized phase)
Study participants are recommended utilize the device for 30-60 minutes, 5-7 days a week starting at 1 month post-prostatectomy and continuing until 6 months.
DEVICE
RestoreX 6-9 months (open label phase)
Both the treatment and control arms will be allowed to use the therapy from 6-9 months post-prostatectomy (open label phase). Only straight traction will be used (no counterbending).
Primary outcome measures
Erectile Function Post-Prostatectomy
Time frame: 6 months
Compare erectile function between treatment and control cohorts, as assessed by the International Index of Erectile Function, Erectile Function Domain (IIEF-EFD) at 6-months post-prostatectomy. IIEF-EFD scores 1-30, with higher scores representing better function.
Who can participate
This study lists these criteria on ClinicalTrials.gov. A study coordinator reviews eligibility during screening — this page does not determine whether you qualify.
Inclusion criteria
- Undergoing bilateral nerve-sparing prostatectomy
- \>18 years old
- Have a regular sexual partner for at least 6 months prior to study enrollment
Exclusion criteria
- Requiring adjuvant radiation therapy or androgen deprivation / androgen blockade post-operatively (by the time of enrollment)
- Baseline severe erectile dysfunction as measured by the IIEF-EFD
- Urethral complications from prostatectomy at the time of baseline visit including contrast extravasation, anastomotic dehiscence of vesicourethral anastomosis, need for re-doing of vesicourethral anastomosis intra-operatively
Where
- Phoenix, Arizona
- Chicago, Illinois
- Newark, New Jersey
- Orem, Utah
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Data: ClinicalTrials.gov · synced Aug 26, 2026 · Source of record for eligibility and locations