EMSELLA CHAIR STUDY

What if treating male sexual dysfunction didn't involve pills, needles, or surgery? 

Help researchers learn whether a non-invasive pelvic floor treatment may improve symptoms of male sexual dysfunction.

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What is the Purpose of the
Emsella Chair Study?

The purpose of this study is to find out whether the Emsella Chair may improve ejaculatory dysfunction symptoms, compared to a sham treatment, in men.

Can I Participate?

You may be able to take part if you:

Are a man 18 years of age or older

Have had problems with ejaculation for more than 3 months

Have already tried things like lifestyle changes or oral medications with little to no improvement

Other eligibility criteria may apply.

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Why Should I Join the Emsella Chair Study?

Stay fully clothed

You will stay fully clothed during every treatment session which lasts around 28 minutes. There is no downtime after the session and you can get back to your activities.

Help advance men’s health

You’ll help researchers learn more about treatment options for men who would rather avoid medications or surgery.

No charge to you

The treatment and all study visits are provided at no charge to you or your insurance company.

How Do I Get Started?

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Submit Online Questionnaire

The treatment and all study visits are provided at no charge to you or your insurance company.

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Speak With the Research Site

You will speak with the study team who will explain the next steps, answer questions, and review your relevant medical records.

About the Emsella Chair 

EMSELLA uses patented HIFEM® technology to induce thousands of kegel-like pelvic floor muscle contractions in a single session. These contractions help re-educate and strengthen weak pelvic floor muscles which restore neuromuscular control.
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The Emsella Chair has previously been evaluated for the treatment of urologic conditions including urinary incontinence and is now being tested to see if may improve symptoms of male sexual dysfunction.

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PFM activation using HIFEM technology compared to common exercise (e.g.Kegel).

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What is Ejaculatory Dysfunction (EjD)? 

EjD is very common especially in older men and include:

Premature ejaculation (PE): finishing too quickly

Delayed ejaculation (DE): taking a long time or difficulty reaching ejaculation

Anejaculation: not ejaculating at all during orgasm

Retrograde ejaculation: when semen flows backward into the bladder

Painful ejaculation

Weak ejaculation force

Most men who experience ejaculation problems assume they're alone in it when they’re not. EjD is the most common sexual health condition men face. EjD’s effects can impact a couples' intimacy and men's confidence and mental health.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the study located?
The study is taking place at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan.
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How do I get started?
Fill out the questionnaire and provide basic information to express interest in the study.

You can also email urologyresearch@corewellhealth.org or call 248-551-3565 to get more information.
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Will I be paid to take part in this study?
No, there is no payment. All study treatments and visits are provided at no charge to you.
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How long will I be in the study?
The first part of the study lasts about 12 weeks. If you are placed in the sham group, you will then be offered the real Emsella Chair treatment, which adds about 12 more weeks.

Your total time in the study will be somewhere between 12 and 24 weeks, depending on what group you are placed in and whether you decide to continue.
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How many visits will I need to make?
You will have between 10 and 20 visits in total. This includes one screening visit to see if you qualify, 8 treatment visits (two visits a week for 4 weeks), and a few follow-ups afterward.

Some of the follow-up visits can be made from home, and you can fill out the questionnaires online or by mail.
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What is a sham treatment?
A sham treatment is an inactive version of the procedure designed to look and feel exactly like the real one, but without delivering the actual therapy.
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Will I know whether I am getting the real treatment or the sham one?
Not at first. You will be placed into one of two groups by chance, kind of like flipping a coin. About two out of three people will receive the real treatment, and about one out of three will receive the sham treatment.
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You will not know which group you are in until after the first part of the study is over. After that, if you were in the sham group, you will be offered the real treatment at no charge.
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What is the treatment like?
You sit fully clothed on the Emsella Chair. The chair sends pulses to the muscles of your pelvic floor, and these muscles contract and relax during the session. The feeling has been described as tingling, along with the sensation of the muscles working.

Each session is about 28 minutes long, and you can return to your normal activities right away.
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Are there any risks?
The most common possible side effects (which happen in about 1 to 10 out of every 100 people) include muscle soreness, short-lived muscle spasms, brief joint or tendon pain, redness on the skin, more blood flow in the pelvic area for a short time, and increased sensitivity during sex.

The study team will go over all the possible risks with you before you decide to take part.
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Is taking part in this study voluntary?
Yes. Taking part in this study is voluntary. You can choose not to join or leave at any time for any reason, and it will not affect the care you get from your regular doctor.

About the Research Site 

Study location:

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital
Royal Oak, MI

Have Questions?

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please feel free to reach out to us at:

Email: urologyresearch@corewellhealth.org 

Phone: 248-551-3565

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