Status:

UNKNOWN

The Study on the Effectiveness and Safety of Electroacupuncture at ST36 in Treating Primary Premature Ejaculation

Lead Sponsor:

The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School

Conditions:

Premature Ejaculation

Eligibility:

MALE

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

A pilot prospective single-arm cohort study on the Effectiveness and Safety of Electroacupuncture at ST36(Zusanli) in Treating Primary Premature Ejaculation

Detailed Description

This is a pilot prospective single-arm cohort study to verify the Effectiveness and Safety of Electroacupuncture at ST36(Zusanli) in Treating Primary Premature Ejaculation, based on the result on anim...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age 18 to 60
  • Heterosexual, with a single, stable partner for more than 6 months
  • Symptoms of primary premature ejaculation: Complaints of IELT ≤ 1 min since the first sexual intercourse, and poor ability to control ejaculation leading to anxiety, annoyance, depression or/and avoidance of sexual life and other negative effects.

Exclusion

  • Urinary system infection: Urinary tract infection symptoms (such as urinary tract irritation symptoms, prostatitis symptoms, blood semen, etc.) or urine routine shows abnormal white blood cells and red blood cells
  • Abnormal androgen: sex hormone examination shows abnormal androgen (testosterone)
  • Systemic diseases: ask about medical history of hypertension, diabetes, alcohol dependence, coronary heart disease and mental disorders
  • Organic abnormalities: Abnormal development of external genitalia, bilateral testes, epididymis and spermatic cords with obvious abnormalities on palpation
  • History of surgery and trauma: Dorsal nerve block of the penis, erectile function-related surgery, prostate surgery, pelvic surgery, etc.
  • Influence of drugs: within one month before enrollment, have taken SSRI, tramadol and other drugs to treat diseases
  • Allergy to dapoxetine and lidocaine
  • History of drug, alcohol or substance abuse in the past 6 months
  • Accompanied by erectile dysfunction: International Index of Erectile Function-5 (International Index of Erectile Function, IIEF-5) score ≤ 21 points

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 30 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

35 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT06172855

Start Date

January 1 2024

End Date

December 30 2025

Last Update

January 16 2024

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Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing University Medical School

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210053