Efficacy of acupuncture for psychogenic erectile dysfunction: a randomized, sham-controlled trial

IF 2.4 3区 医学 Q2 ANDROLOGY
Hao Wang, Xulu Lei, Dongyue Ma, Ziwei Zhao, Anmin Wang, Guanchao Du, Jiwei Zhang, Fu Wang, Jun Guo
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Psychogenic erectile dysfunction (pED) is a common sexual dysfunction often accompanied by psychosomatic factors. Its treatment includes oral medications, psychotherapy, and behavioral therapy. Acupuncture’s effect on erectile function in pED patients remains to be investigated. This randomized study evaluated the effects of acupuncture and sham acupuncture in pED patients. Altogether, 66 men with pED were randomized to the acupuncture (n = 33) or sham acupuncture group (n = 33). Both groups have a 6-week treatment with 18 sessions. Primary outcome was the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5) at 6 weeks. Secondary outcomes were IIEF-5 (weeks 2, 4, and 10), erection hardness score (EHS), sexual encounter profile-2 (SEP-2), SEP-3, self-rating anxiety scale (SAS), and self-rating depression scale (SDS). Among the 66 participants, 64 completed the outcome measurements at week 10. Both acupuncture and sham acupuncture groups had improved IIEF-5 and EHS and decreased SAS and SDS post-treatment (p < 0.05). The acupuncture group had significantly better improvement in IIEF-5, EHS, and SEP-3 and significantly reduced SAS and SDS than the sham acupuncture group (p < 0.05). The improvement in SEP-2 post-treatment was not significantly different between the two groups (p > 0.05). There were no serious adverse events. The 6-week acupuncture treatment significantly improved the erectile capacity and psychosomatic status of pED patients. ChiCTR2200064345 (Chinese Clinical Trial Registry) ( https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=174873 ).
针灸治疗精神性勃起功能障碍的疗效:随机假对照试验
精神性勃起功能障碍(pED)是一种常见的性功能障碍,通常伴有心身因素。其治疗方法包括口服药物、心理治疗和行为治疗。针灸对 pED 患者勃起功能的影响仍有待研究。这项随机研究评估了针灸和假针灸对 pED 患者的影响。共有 66 名男性 pED 患者被随机分配到针灸组(33 人)或假针灸组(33 人)。两组患者均接受了为期6周共18次的治疗。主要结果是6周时的国际勃起功能指数-5(IIEF-5)。次要结果为 IIEF-5(第 2、4 和 10 周)、勃起硬度评分(EHS)、性遭遇档案-2(SEP-2)、SEP-3、焦虑自评量表(SAS)和抑郁自评量表(SDS)。在 66 名参与者中,有 64 人在第 10 周完成了结果测量。治疗后,针灸组和假针灸组的 IIEF-5 和 EHS 均有所改善,SAS 和 SDS 均有所下降(P 0.05)。无严重不良事件发生。为期6周的针灸治疗明显改善了pED患者的勃起能力和心身状态。ChiCTR2200064345(中国临床试验注册中心)( https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=174873 )。
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Basic and Clinical Andrology
Basic and Clinical Andrology Medicine-Urology
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3.50
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21
审稿时长
22 weeks
期刊介绍: Basic and Clinical Andrology is an open access journal in the domain of andrology covering all aspects of male reproductive and sexual health in both human and animal models. The journal aims to bring to light the various clinical advancements and research developments in andrology from the international community.
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