The Impact of a Plant-based Meat Meal Versus an Animal Meat Meal on Erectile Function in Healthy Men
Montefiore Medical Center
Summary
The goal of this study is to determine whether erectile function is differentially impacted by a single plant-based meat meal versus a single animal meat meal in healthy men with normal erectile function.
Description
Visit 1 (Screening Visit): After reviewing and signing consent, subjects will be screened for the study. Screening will consist of the following: * Complete IIEF * Record medical history, concomitant medications * Measure height and weight, calculate BMI * Vitals * A one-time blood draw of \~ 10 ml of blood will be performed during the screening visit 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?"…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–32 years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * Subject provides written informed consent and HIPAA authorization in English before any study procedures are conducted. (If the subject is a fluent Spanish and/or other language speaker, subject must also be fluent in English (understanding and speaking) to be eligible for this study.) * IIEF score greater or equal to 22 * Subject is currently taking no medication other than prn MDIs No change in supplements if applicable * Subject will have had penile sexual intercourse (either vaginal or anal penetration) within 12 weeks of enrollment * Male (biological) aged 18-32 yea…
Interventions
- OtherAnimal-based meal
Consuming a single plant-based meat or a single animal meat meal and measuring the meals impact on erectile function with the Rigiscan™ device.
- OtherPlant-based meat meal
Consuming a single plant-based meat or a single animal meat meal and measuring the meals impact on erectile function with the Rigiscan™ device.
Location
- Montefiore Medical CenterThe Bronx, New York