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NCT Number: NCT07487181

A Survey of Traditional Medicine Pattern Identification in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition that significantly affects quality of life, psychological well-being, and interpersonal relationships. In Traditional Medicine, ED is classified into different syndrome patterns, which are essential for guiding individualized treatment; however, evidence on their distribution and associated factors in Vietnam remains limited. This cross-sectional study aims to determine the distribution of Traditional Medicine syndrome patterns in patients with ED and to evaluate their associations with demographic characteristics, clinical features, psychological status, and lifestyle factors, thereby providing evidence to support improved diagnosis and integrative treatment approaches.

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Key information

Conditions

Erectile Dysfunctions Erectile Dysfunction Genital Diseases Genital Diseases, Male Male Urogenital Diseases Mental Disorders Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological Urogenital Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Male

Study type

Observational

Primary location

About this study

This study is a cross-sectional observational study designed to investigate the distribution of Traditional Medicine (TM) patterns among patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) and to evaluate their associations with demographic, clinical, psychological, and lifestyle factors.

The study will be conducted at Binh Dan Hospital. Male patients aged ≥18 years diagnosed with ED based on validated clinical criteria (IIEF-5) will be recruited. Data collection includes demographic characteristics (age, education), clinical features (age at first diagnosis, ED severity, erection characteristics), anthropometric measures (BMI), psychological status (assessed by DASS-21), comorbidities (hypertension, diabetes, and dyslipidemia) and lifestyle factors (smoking, alcohol consumption).

Our study evaluates: (1) the distribution of traditional medicine syndrome patterns among patients with erectile dysfunction; and (2) the associations between traditional medicine syndrome patterns and demographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics, including age, age at first diagnosis, body mass index (BMI), educational level, severity and clinical characteristics of erectile dysfunction, psychological status (stress), and lifestyle factors (smoking and alcohol consumption).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Individuals aged 18 years or older who were diagnosed with erectile dysfunction by a clinical physician at Binh Dan Hospital between January 2026 and August 2026.
  • Willing to participate in the study and provide informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to understand the questionnaire.
  • Unable to complete all the study questions.
  • Patients who do not wish to continue participating in the study.

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Traditional medicine pattern identification

    Time frame: At the time of enrollment in the study

  2. Severity of erectile dysfunction according to the IIEF-5 score

    Time frame: At the time of enrollment in the study

  3. Age, age at first diagnosis, BMI, educational level, severity of erectile dysfunction, clinical characteristics of penile erection in patients with erectile dysfunction, levels of depression, anxiety, and stress, comorbidities, and lifestyle factors

    Time frame: At the time of enrollment in the study

  4. The associations between traditional medicine syndrome patterns and demographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics

    Time frame: At the time of enrollment in the study

    The associations between traditional medicine syndrome patterns and demographic, clinical, and lifestyle characteristics, including age, age at first diagnosis, body mass index (BMI), educational level, severity and clinical characteristics of erectile dysfunction, psychological status (stress), and lifestyle factors (smoking and alcohol consumption).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Giang Binh Pham Le Medical doctor

CONTACT

[email protected]

+84346194876

Minh Man Bui Pham Doctor of Phylosophy

CONTACT

[email protected]

+84916080803

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

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Registry information

Official study title

Traditional Medicine Pattern Distribution in Patients With Erectile Dysfunction: A Cross-sectional Study

Important dates

Study start
2026
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Mar 23, 2026
Registry last updated
Mar 23, 2026

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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