Title
Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Pilot Study
A Comparison of Psychotherapy and Pharmacotherapy in the Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction: A Pilot Study
Phase
N/ALead Sponsor
International Islamic University, IslamabadStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
Erectile DysfunctionIntervention/Treatment
Sildenafil Citrate 50Mg Tab ...Study Participants
28The study involved the administration of pharmacotherapy and cognitive behavior psychotherapy to individuals suffering from erectile dysfunction. The study was randomized controlled trial with two arms involving a control group. The study was conducted with an aim of pilot and feasibility study to evaluate the efficacy and suitability of cognitive behavior psychotherapy with individuals suffering from erectile dysfunction.
The Cognitive Behavior Psychotherapy was provided for a period of maximum 3 months.
The participants in control group arm received Sildenafil Citrate 50mg tablet on demand for a period of maximum 3 months.
The cognitive behavior psychotherapy was administered to participants in this treatment arm.
This group received the administration of pharmacotherapy (PDE5i) for treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.
Inclusion Criteria: Men diagnosed with erectile dysfunction Must be in the age range of 18 to 39 years Must be in a stable heterosexual relationship Must not be suffering from any medical or psychiatric illness Exclusion Criteria: Men not meeting criteria of diagnosis of erectile dysfunction Men not in a heterosexual relationship Men of or above the age of 40 years Men diagnosed with any medical or psychiatric illness or obese men