Actively Recruiting
Impact of Pilates Exercises on Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction.
Led by Benha University · Updated on 2026-04-06
60
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
28 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
B
Benha University
Lead Sponsor
A
Ahram Canadian University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Erectile dysfunction (ED) has a prevalence of 52.5% in diabetic male patients, as described in a meta-analysis of 145 studies, including 88,577 men with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. In men, ED can cause sexual dissatisfaction and distress, unsatisfactory relationships, and marital tension
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Impact of Pilates Exercises on Diabetic Erectile Dysfunction.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Men aged 40-60 years
- Diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus for at least 1 year
- Clinical diagnosis of erectile dysfunction for at least 6 months confirmed by IIEF5 score
- Stable antidiabetic medications for at least 3 months before study start
- HbA1c level between 6.5% and 10.0%
- Sexually active or attempting sexual activity at least once monthly and willing to attempt intercourse during study
- Physically able and willing to participate in the exercise program and provide written informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Severe cardiovascular disease within the past 6 months contraindicating exercise
- Uncontrolled hypertension (systolic ≥180 mmHg or diastolic ≥110 mmHg) despite treatment
- Severe peripheral vascular disease or conditions preventing safe exercise
- Pelvic surgery or radiation within the last 12 months affecting erectile function
- Primary neurogenic causes of erectile dysfunction unrelated to diabetes
- Major psychiatric illness or severe cognitive impairment interfering with consent or compliance
- Current substance abuse or heavy alcohol use affecting sexual function or compliance
- Severe hypogonadism requiring imminent testosterone therapy (total testosterone <8 nmol/L with symptoms)
- Active genitourinary infection or untreated severe sexual dysfunction disorders other than ED
- Use of medications causing ED that cannot be discontinued or stabilized
- Participation in structured pelvic floor or sexual-function exercise programs similar to the intervention
- Recent or planned changes in PDE5 inhibitor therapy within 4 weeks
- Any medical condition making participation unsafe or likely to confound outcomes as judged by investigators
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Outpatient clinic, faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha university
Banhā, Benha, Egypt
Actively Recruiting
2
Outpatient clinic, faculty of Physical Therapy, Ahram Canadian university
Giza, Giza Governorate, Egypt
Withdrawn
Research Team
M
Mahmoud Hamada Mohamed Associate Professor, Ph.D
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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