The aim of this study is to help us better understand what makes some men dissatisfied with the size of their penis. For these men, this study will hopefully help us find the best way of helping them so they are satisfied.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking to recruit male volunteers from the age of 18 upwards who HAVE concerns about the size, shape or appearance of their penis or testicles.

WHAT DOES THE STUDY INVOLVE:
The study involves completing a number of online questionnaires about body image, sexual satisfaction and other health-related measures, which will take about an hour. You would then come to Kings College London Hospital Urology department clinic to have your penis measured (both erect and non-erect). You will then be randomised and asked to either wear a traction device with some brief counselling for four months OR receive brief counselling only, with the option of wearing the traction device after 4 months if you are still concerned about your size.

The trial is to help us decide what treatment is the most effective for men who are very concerned about the size or shape of their penis. Whichever group you are allocated to, an assessment of the length of your penis will be carried out by a clinician when you first start the study, after 4 months and after one year.

If you are interested in participating, or would like further information, please send an email to either sarah.k.miles@kcl.ac.uk or Julie.read@kcl.ac.uk or call on 0203 228 3212 / 3577 for further information or full details on the research.

For a confidential and informal discussion or for more details, please speak to Sarah Miles or Julie Read (Researchers) using the contact details above, or ask your GP to do so on your behalf. The co-investigators of the study are Consultant Urologist Mr Gordon Muir and Consultant Psychiatrist Dr David Veale. The company Andromedical are providing the traction devices. Andromedical have no interest in the conduct of the study and will have no access to individual patient data. They are not funding the study.

This has study ref: 11/LO/0803 approved by the London - Queen Square REC Ethics Committee. You are under no obligation to participate, however if you choose to, participation in this research is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.