Summary:
In diabetes mellitus-induced erectile dysfunction (DMED) patients, moxibustion combined with low-dose tadalafil significantly improved erectile function compared to low-dose tadalafil alone and moxibustion alone, though it was associated with minor transient side effects.
| PICO | Description |
|---|---|
| Population | Male patients with diabetes mellitus-induced erectile dysfunction (DMED). |
| Intervention | Combination of moxibustion therapy and low-dose tadalafil. |
| Comparison | Low-dose tadalafil alone and moxibustion alone. |
| Outcome | The combination of moxibustion and tadalafil significantly improved erectile function by enhancing penile blood supply, benefiting qi, and activating blood circulation, with minor transient side effects reported. |
Source: Tao Liu, et al. “Moxibustion combined with low-dose tadalafil for diabetes mellitus-induced erectile dysfunction: A prospective, single-center, three-arm randomized controlled trial.” Read article here.
