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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 and older
Male
Phase N/A

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.
Study details
    Prostate Cancer
    Urinary Incontinence
    Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
    incontinence
    prostate
    Prostatectomy
    cancer
    oncology
    pelvic floor
    pelvis

TX5087

19 February 2024

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