Perioperative Pelvic Floor Muscle Training May Improve Recovery of Continence in Men with Localized Prostate Cancer Undergoing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Investigating Pelvic Floor Muscle Training for Quality of Life After Prostate Gland Surgery

Recruiting
18 years - 100 years
Male
Phase N/A
1 Location

Brief description of study.

The purpose of this study is to determine if pelvic floor muscle training with a physical therapist before and after surgery will improve health-related quality of life following robot-assisted radical prostatectomy.

Detailed description of study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether initiating pelvic floor muscle training preoperatively improves quality of life symptoms related specifically to urinary health following robot-assisted radial prostatectomy.

Participants will not be paid for their participation.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Prostate Cancer,Urinary Incontinence,Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy,incontinence,prostate,Prostatectomy,cancer,oncology,pelvic floor,pelvis
  • Age: 18 years - 100 years
  • Gender: Male

Inclusion Criteria
Patients scheduling to undergo robot-assisted radical prostatectomy
Patients willing and able to complete the EPIC questionnaire in its entirety
Exclusion Criteria
Previous prostate surgery
Radiation treatment
History of incontinence defined as any pad use for urinary leakage in the past 6 months

Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1501440753 (IUSCC-0523)

This study investigates whether training the pelvic floor muscles with a physical therapist before and after prostate surgery can improve the quality of life related to health after the surgery. The pelvic floor muscles support the bladder and bowel and help with urinary control. The study focuses on men undergoing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, a type of surgery to remove the prostate gland.

Participants in the study will engage in pelvic floor muscle training, which involves exercises to strengthen the muscles that support the bladder. These exercises will be guided by a physical therapist. The study will assess the impact of starting these exercises before surgery on urinary health symptoms.

  • Who can participate: Men who are planning to have robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and can complete a specific questionnaire are eligible. Those who have had previous prostate surgery, radiation treatment, or recent incontinence are not eligible.
  • Study details: Participants will perform pelvic floor muscle exercises with the guidance of a physical therapist. These exercises aim to strengthen the muscles that help control urination.

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