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. 2020 Mar;9(Suppl 2):S123–S134. doi: 10.21037/tau.2019.09.29

Table 3. Overview of relevant Internet-based studies on erectile dysfunction (ED).

Study Year Medium or study type Main outcomes Main findings
Andersson et al. 2011 Randomized controlled trial Impact of Internet delivered cognitive behavioral therapy on ED symptoms A randomized controlled trial of Internet-delivered cognitive behavioral therapy for ED can complement in person physician visits
Davis et al. 2012 Google Evaluation of relationship between search engine queries for ED and sexual health public health campaigns Search engine activity for ED in the Republic of Ireland increased following public health campaigns for the condition
Liang et al. 2012 Review article Evaluation of sexual health medications online Counterfeit ED medications are accessible online
Gaudiano et al. 2012 Survey A survey of illegal and counterfeit medicines for ED treatment Survey of ED medications sold online revealed that illegal and counterfeit medications are accessible online
Read et al. 2013 Websites Quantification of bias amongst ED oriented material online Drug companies may potentially manipulate online information pertaining to ED
Zhang et al. 2014 Clinic-based survey Assessment of health seeking behavior for ED online amongst Chinese men Young men in China employ the Internet as a first line option to acquire information about ED
ElAmrawy et al. 2016 Review article Adulterated and counterfeit male enhancement nutraceuticals supplements for ED are available online
Baunacke et al. 2018 Websites Evaluation of the most common andrology topics on the Internet The Internet is emerging as a popular location for men to acquire information about ED
Balasubramanian et al. 2019 Amazon.com Evaluation of highest rated and frequently reviewed ED supplements on Amazon.com Analysis revealed that limited human studies have evaluated the efficacy of ingredients in ED Supplements with no conclusive findings of efficacy. Authors identified considerable differences in benefits reported in popular and trustworthy product reviews