Overview
Adult subjects with mild to moderate and moderate ED who meet the study eligibility criteria will be enrolled in the study. The enrolled subjects will be randomized by a 1:1 ratio to receive the Active or Sham VERTICA® treatment. Baseline assessments will include collection of demographic data, medical history, concomitant medications and baseline clinical examinations. The initial treatment session will be performed in a clinical setting simulating home use to determine proper device use and to evaluate device tolerability, followed by continued home use of the device for a total of 6 months. Patients will be instructed to attempt sexual activity periodically over the course of the study. Every time a sexual intercourse is attempted, the patient will be requested to complete an event log using validated assessments. Patients will present for monthly follow-up visits, during which safety will be evaluated and additional efficacy assessments will be performed.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adult, heterosexual, males between 22 and 85 years of age
- Subjects diagnosed with organic ED for at least 3 months, according to the American Urology Association (AUA) Guideline Statement 1 (as described in Section 8.1.1 of the study protocol).
- Subjects with an IIEF-EF score between 11-21
- Steady relationship for at least 3 months
- Subject is sexually active, with at least weekly sexual intercourse attempts or 6 times a month
- Subject is willing to sign informed consent and follow study protocol procedures
- Subject has a smartphone
Exclusion Criteria:
- Castrate and late onset hypogonadism
- History of Priapism or Peyronie's Disease
- Surgery or radiotherapy of the pelvic region
- Anatomic penile deformations or penile prosthesis
- Treatment with antiandrogens
- Previous whole gland treatment of the prostate (Cryoablation, HIFU, external beam radiation of seed implantation, Radical prostatectomy any approach, etc.)
- History of urothelial or colorectal cancer
- Major neurological conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson, Multiple sclerosis, ALS, spinal cord injury, pelvic neuropathy
- Evidence of neurogenic bladder or an indwelling Foley catheter or clean intermittent catheterization (CIC) within 30 days
- Subjects who are taking anticoagulation or anti-platelet therapy
- History of psychiatric disorders, premature ejaculation and drug or alcohol abuse
- Subjects who are incarcerated
- Subjects who are cognitively challenged
- Serious heart or lung disease
- Pregnant partner