Effects of a Topical Saffron (Crocus sativus L) Gel on Erectile Dysfunction in Diabetics: A Randomized, Parallel-Group, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med
; 20(4): 283-6, 2015 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Erectile dysfunction is a man's persistent or recurrent inability to achieve and maintain erection for a satisfactory sexual relationship. As diabetes is a major risk factor for erectile dysfunction, the prevalence of erectile dysfunction among diabetic men has been reported as 35% to 90%. This randomized, parallel-group, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial investigated the effects of a topical saffron (Crocus sativus L) gel on erectile dysfunction in diabetic men. Patients were randomly allocated to 2 equal groups (with 25 patients each). The intervention group was treated with topical saffron, and the control received a similar treatment with placebo. The 2 groups were assessed using the International Index of Erectile Function Questionnaire before the intervention and 1 month after the intervention. Compared to placebo, the prepared saffron gel could significantly improve erectile dysfunction in diabetic patients (P < .001). This preliminary evidence suggests that saffron can be considered as a treatment option for diabetic men with erectile dysfunction.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Extratos Vegetais
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Crocus
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Complicações do Diabetes
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Disfunção Erétil
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Adult
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Aged
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med
Ano de publicação:
2015
Tipo de documento:
Article
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Irã