Clinical Trials

[Jimbruski]

Feasibility Study of Intra-cavernosal Administration of Non-Expanded Autologous Bone Marrow Cells in Treatment of Erectile Dysfunction.

Clinical trials are ready to begin on the above treatment of ED.  Is anyone familiar with this study?

Jimbruski

[PeetyPeet]

No.....but I'm interested. Do you have a link?

[james1947]

Jimbruski

As PeetyPeet wrote already, can you give us a link, drop us a bone?

James

[Jimbruski]

Thanks for the response.  This is what I've been able to dig up so far.

Intracavernous administration of bone marrow mononuclear cells: a new method of treating erectile dysfunction?.

I was alerted to the trials by Center Watch.

Jimbruski

[PeetyPeet]

Very interesting article. It makes me want to get my cholesterol tested.  I assume the trial is state-side or I'd be on it like a shot. Nonetheless, I have an appt with one of UK's leading uroandrologists next month. I'll mention the study to him.

Thanks for the link

Peety

[james1947]

Thanks for the link Jimbruski

As it was successful with other body parts treating vascular disorders, it may help with the penis also especially as was stated that:

The penile vasculature is the most endothelial-rich anatomical region of the body, thus even a small amount of therapeutic cells are likely to be incorporated

Let's hope they will start soon and the results will give hope to many of us

James

[lonelyboy]

Looks fantastic, I'll mention to my urologist in a couple of weeks when I see him.
Thanks for the heads up.

[Jimbruski]

UPDATE:

The trials are taking place at UCLA in Torrance, California.  Unfortunately I don't fit the age requirement or I'd be there.  I applied anyhow but don't hold out much hope.  

It would sure be interesting if a member of this forum participated and was able to report on the findings, but that is an individual choice.

Jimbruski

[PeetyPeet]

Good idea to apply anyway. With clinical trials, if they are struggling to recruit they will often relax some of the eligibility criteria.

Such a shame it's stateside

[Jimbruski]

UPDATE:

I was turned down for the trial because of my age, however I was impressed that less than a week after applying I received a call from the Dr. At UCLA.  

They must be hungry for applicants...................

Jimbruski

[krazylord]

Jimbruski, it would be ideal if you can keep contact with the Dr. to somehow get updated on how the trials are going once they start.

[Jimbruski]

Krazylord,

I agree, it would be great to follow the trials, however I doubt that they will release any information while the trial is in progress.  I think the key is to be able to know when the trial will end and request a copy of the results.  If any members know the protocol for acquiring a copy of the results please chime in.  I don't mind doing the legwork, but just not sure of how to go about that.  The results may only be released to licensed professionals first.

Any help is appreciated.

Jimbruski