The Impact of a Plant-Based Diet Versus an Animal-Based Diet on Erectile Function in Healthy Men With Normal Erectile Function: The ERECTION Study
Montefiore Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether erectile function is impacted by dietary patterns in healthy men with normal erectile function.
Description
Visit 1: After reviewing and signing consent, subjects will be screened for the study. Screening will consist of the following: * Complete International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) questionnaire. * Record medical history, concomitant medications * Measure height and weight, calculate BMI * Vitals * Draw blood for total testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin and Thyroid Stimulating Hormone * Query subject regarding the presence of genital rash or lesions. Subjects will be asked, "do you have a rash or lesion on your penis or surrounding area?" If the IIEF score is abnormal, subject…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–35 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject provides written informed consent and HIPAA authorization in English before any study procedures are conducted. * Subject is taking no medical therapy other than: prn MDIs, medication(s) for anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD (these medications include, but are not limited to, SSRIs, SNRIs, Stimulants), no change in supplements if applicable. The anxiety, depression, and/or ADHD will have been controlled (per report of subject) for the last 6 months. * IIEF score greater or equal to 22 * Subject will have had penile-sexual intercourse (either vaginal or anal pene…
Interventions
- OtherAnimal based diet
Food will be provided by Montefiore-Einstein Food Services
- OtherPlant based diet
Food will be provided by Montefiore-Einstein Food Services
Location
- Montefiore Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of CardiologyThe Bronx, New York