Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy for Prostate Cancer
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
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.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for men who are planning to have robot-assisted surgery to remove the prostate due to cancer. They must be able to understand and agree to the study's process, and willing to fill out a health questionnaire. Men who've had radiation treatments, previous prostate surgeries, or any urinary leakage requiring pads in the last 6 months cannot participate.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Preoperative Training
Participants receive pelvic floor muscle training through a course of three one-hour sessions with a trained pelvic floor physical therapist
Postoperative Training
Participants continue pelvic floor muscle training with sessions at 7-10 days and 4-8 weeks postoperative
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for recovery of continence and quality of life improvements after surgery
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Control Group
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Physical Therapy
Find a Clinic Near You
Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Indiana University
Lead Sponsor
Indiana University Health
Collaborator