Electromagnetic Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients with Erectile Dysfunction: A Sham-Controlled, Double-Blind, Randomized Prospective Study

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the electromagnetic-type low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Materials and Methods: The randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind prospective study was p...

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Veröffentlicht in:The world journal of men's health 2020, 38(2), , pp.236-242
Hauptverfasser: Kim, Kang Sup, Jeong, Hyun Cheol, Choi, Sae Woong, Choi, Yong Sun, Cho, Hyuk Jin, Ha, U-Syn, Hong, Sung Hoo, Lee, Ji Youl, Lee, Seung Wook, Ahn, Sun Tae, Moon, Du Geon, Bae, Woong Jin, Kim, Sae Woong
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Zusammenfassung:Purpose: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the electromagnetic-type low-intensity extracorporeal shock wave therapy (Li-ESWT) in patients with erectile dysfunction (ED). Materials and Methods: The randomized, sham-controlled, double-blind prospective study was performed at two referral hospitals. Participants were randomized in a 1:1 ratio to receive sham or Li-ESWT for 6 weeks. ED was evaluated at screening and at 4 and 7 weeks after treatment. Participants were asked to complete the international index of erectile function-erectile function (IIEF-EF) domain questionnaire, erection hardness scale (EHS), and sexual encounter profile questionnaire (SEPQ 2 and 3). !he development of complications was investigated. Results: Eighty-one of 96 patients completed the study. The median change in the IIEF-EF score in the Li-ESWT and sham groups was 5.1 and -2.2 (p
ISSN:2287-4208
2287-4690
DOI:10.5534/wjmh.190130