A Pilot Study of the Feasibility of Chronic Cavernous Nerve Stimulation to Promote Regeneration and Erectile Function

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial

Official title: A Pilot Study of the Feasibility of Chronic Cavernous Nerve Stimulation to Promote Neural Regeneration and Erectile Function

Status Terminated

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate electrical stimulation of nerves responsible for erectile function after surgery to remove the prostate (prostatectomy). Electrical stimulation of the nerves responsible for erectile function is experimental. The investigators hypothesize that the subjects can tolerate nerve stimulation.

Clinical Trial Description

The objective of the study is to explore the feasibility of using an implantable neurostimulation device/leads post radical robotic prostatectomy as a method for enhancing neural recovery/penile rehabilitation and/or erectile dysfunction treatment. This will be a single center pilot study of up to 10 patients. The leads will be placed and stimulated intraoperatively to assess proper placement and stimulation parameters needed to achieve change in penile length and/or circumference. One week post operatively, the leads will be connected to an external stimulator device and activated. Subjects will be instructed to stimulate each lead by turning on the device each day for up to six weeks. The leads will be removed at six weeks post operative and subjects will be followed for up to two years. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Prostate Cancer
• Prostatic Neoplasms

• NCT number: NCT02006927
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: William Beaumont Hospitals
• Status: Terminated
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: July 2014
• Completion date: April 2017