A close look at the evidence on low-intensity shockwave therapy in erectile dysfunction—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Although several RCTs demonstrated statistically significant improvements in erectile function following LI-ESWT, the majority of studies failed to achieve the minimally clinically important difference. Therefore, based on the currently available evidence, it remains unclear whether LI-ESWT provides a clinically meaningful benefit for ED at the present time. No definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding the superiority of any specific treatment regimen.

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The Journal of Sexual Medicine
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2026-03-07
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https://doi.org/10.1093/jsxmed/qdag070
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Sexual function and dysfunction studies
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A close look at the evidence on low-intensity shockwave therapy in erectile dysfunction—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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A close look at the evidence on low-intensity shockwave therapy in erectile dysfunction—a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

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Abstract

Although several RCTs demonstrated statistically significant improvements in erectile function following LI-ESWT, the majority of studies failed to achieve the minimally clinically important difference. Therefore, based on the currently available evidence, it remains unclear whether LI-ESWT provides a clinically meaningful benefit for ED at the present time. No definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding the superiority of any specific treatment regimen.

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