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A Survey of Penile Injection Anxiety
[Protocol 07-001]
- Full Title :
- PENILE INJECTION ANXIETY
- Purpose :
The treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) following radical pelvic surgery (such as removal of the prostate or bladder) has become an increasingly important issue. For many men, oral medications for ED are not effective immediately after surgery. Penile injection therapy is the primary treatment for ED in these men.
Although common sense and clinical experience indicate that men can become very anxious about penile injection therapy, this anxiety has rarely been assessed in clinical studies. Doctors have observed that men who are initially reluctant about penile injection therapy are more likely to try this treatment when they learn that the injection anxiety dissipates quickly, after only a few injections.
The purpose of this study is to help researchers understand more about a patient's anxiety concerning and experience with penile injection therapy. Study participants will be asked to complete questionnaires before starting penile injection training, at each training visit, and then at the four-month follow-up visit.
- Eligibility :
Participants in this study include men who have had radical pelvic surgery who are participating in a penile injection therapy program. Participants must be able to speak, write, and read English. Those who are receiving or who have a history of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormonal therapy may not participate.
For more information about this study, please contact Dr. John Mulhall at 646-422-4359 or Dr. Chris Nelson at 646-888-0030.
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