Status:

COMPLETED

Effect of Lifestyle Changes on Erectile Dysfunction in Obese Men: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Lead Sponsor:

University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli

Conditions:

Erectile Dysfunction

Eligibility:

MALE

35-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Healthy lifestyle factors are associated with maintenance of erectile function in men. To determine the effect of weight loss and increased physical activity on erectile and endothelial functions in o...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Obese, sedentary (\<1 hour per week of physical activity) men with erectile dysfunction (a IIEF score lower than 22)and no evidence of participation in diet reduction programs within the last 6 months

Exclusion

  • Diabetes mellitus or impaired glucose tolerance (plasma glucose levels of 140-200 mg/dL \[7.8-11.1 mmol/L\] 2 hours after a 75-g oral glucose load)
  • Impaired renal function, including macroalbuminuria, pelvic trauma, prostatic disease, peripheral or autonomic neuropathy
  • Hypertension (blood pressure \>140/90 mm Hg)
  • Cardiovascular disease
  • Psychiatric problems
  • Use of drugs or alcohol abuse (500 g of alcohol per week in the last year).

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2000

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2003

Estimated Enrollment :

110 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00636688

Start Date

October 1 2000

End Date

October 1 2003

Last Update

April 18 2008

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