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Additional Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Exercises to Pelvic Floor Muscle Training After Radical Prostatectomy

Launched by HACETTEPE UNIVERSITY · Nov 7, 2023

Trial Information

Current as of July 24, 2025

Not yet recruiting

Keywords

Men's Health Radical Prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence Erectile Dysfunction Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Aerobic Exercise Resistance Exercise Kegel Exercise

ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of combining aerobic and resistance exercises with pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) to help men who experience urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction after having surgery for prostate cancer. The goal is to see if adding these exercises can improve their symptoms and overall health. The trial will involve men aged 40 and older who have undergone a specific type of prostate surgery and are experiencing these issues.

Participants who join the study will be divided into two groups. One group will receive education on their condition, pelvic floor muscle training, and the additional exercises, while the other group will only receive education and pelvic floor muscle training. The study will last for 12 weeks, and participants will be evaluated at the start and at the end of the study. To be eligible, participants must be married or have a partner and should not have certain health conditions that could interfere with their ability to participate. This study aims to provide more understanding of how different types of exercises can help improve quality of life after prostate surgery.

Gender

MALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Individuals with localized prostate cancer (Stage I-II) undergoing Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic or Open Bilateral Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy
  • being married or having a partner
  • lack of cooperation problems with the assessments and interventions in the study
  • Being 40 years or older
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Acute disease status (e.g. urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, presence of interstitial cystitis, bladder or gastrointestinal bleeding),
  • Acute surgical condition (within the first 3 weeks after prostatectomy),
  • Presence of neurological disease or neurogenic bladder,
  • Preoperative incontinence,
  • Bladder or other prostate surgery prior to prostatectomy,
  • Preoperative/postoperative pelvic radiotherapy,
  • Reporting preoperative ED or sexual dysfunction other than ED,
  • Have any medical condition that may limit their exercise training,
  • Individuals over 65 years of age with a Mini Mental Test score of less than 24 (a score of less than 24 indicates mild/moderate dementia)

About Hacettepe University

Hacettepe University is a leading research institution in Turkey, renowned for its commitment to advancing medical science and healthcare through innovative clinical research. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university supports a wide range of clinical trials aimed at improving patient outcomes and developing new therapeutic approaches. Hacettepe University is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance in its research endeavors, fostering an environment that promotes scientific excellence and contributes to the global body of medical knowledge.

Locations

Ankara, , Turkey

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Serap ÖZGÜL, Prof

Principal Investigator

Hacettepe University, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Naşide MANGIR, Assoc Prof

Study Director

Hacettepe University, Department of Urology

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported