Evaluating the Efficacy of Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP) for Erectile Dysfunction

International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF)

There is great interest in restorative therapies (platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections,
 shockwave therapy and stem cell therapy) for ED given their non-invasive nature. However,
 data is still limited and requires further research prior to widespread adoption.
 Unfortunately, therapies such as PRP injections are being widely used without clinical
 evidence demonstrating its safety or effectiveness for the treatment of erectile dysfunction.
 2-7 To date, there are no treatments that address the underlying cause of endothelial
 dysfunction, although low-intensity shockwave therapy for ED has shown promising results.
 Platelet-derived therapies targeting inflammation and promoting tissue/nerve regeneration and
 may represent a potential treatment option towards this direction. The investigators propose
 to perform Canada's first pilot RCT to evaluate and safety and efficacy of PRP for the
 treatment of ED.