Multicenter RCT: Acupuncture vs. Sham for Moderate-Severe Erectile Dysfunction in U.S. Men
Reading Time: 2 minutes Introduction Erectile dysfunction (ED) affects approximately 30 million American men, with prevalence escalating to over 50% in those aged 40 and older, according to data from the Massachusetts Male Aging Study. This condition, characterized by the persistent inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance, imposes substantial psychological, relational, and economic burdens. Phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors (PDE5i) like sildenafil remain first-line pharmacotherapy, yet up to 35% of patients report suboptimal response or intolerable side effects such as headache, flushing, and dyspepsia. Alternative modalities, including acupuncture—a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) involving needle insertion at specific acupoints to...


