RecruitingNCT05719220

Effect of Group Preoperative Pelvic Floor Training for HoLEP

The Effect of Group Preoperative Pelvic Floor Training on Transient Urinary Incontinence After Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: A Prospective Cohort Study


Sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Enrollment

100 participants

Start Date

Feb 7, 2024

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The main goal of this study is to see if group pelvic floor training before surgery can help prevent urinary incontinence after Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) surgery. The study has the potential to inform preoperative intervention strategies for managing incontinence after HoLEP.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 50 YearsMax Age: 90 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether group pelvic floor training done before a surgical procedure called HoLEP (Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate) — which treats an enlarged prostate — helps reduce urinary leakage (incontinence) after surgery. Pelvic floor exercises strengthen the muscles that control urination, and starting them before surgery may lead to better and faster continence recovery. You may be eligible if: - You are a male patient between 50 and 90 years old - You have benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and are scheduled for HoLEP surgery - You can understand and consent to the study You may NOT be eligible if: - You are unable to perform pelvic floor training exercises - You are unwilling or unable to attend follow-up appointments - You have severe urinary incontinence already caused by a neurological condition (such as stroke or spinal cord injury) - You cannot read or understand English Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALGroup preoperative pelvic floor training

Patients will receive PFT from a trained physical therapist delivered in a group setting of 8-10 people. The investigators allow patients in the PFT group to attend group classes as many times as they want prior to surgery to see if the frequency of training has an effect on outcomes. The treatment group could be required to go to at least 1 group class 4 weeks prior to their procedure, but they could be welcome to attend more if they want further practice and review of the material. A 45-minute group class with basic PFT guidelines could be presented weekly during the study.


Locations(1)

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, United States

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