RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07071207

Effect of Text Message Reminders on M-ISI Score After Prostate Surgery

Effect of Text Message Reminders on Michigan Incontinence Symptom Index Score After Prostate Surgery


Sponsor

University of Rochester

Enrollment

132 participants

Start Date

Sep 15, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare post-prostatectomy incontinence via Michigan Incontinence Score Index in patients receiving daily text message reminders for pelvic floor exercises when compared to those not receiving text reminders.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study tests whether text message reminders can improve urinary control (continence) outcomes after prostate surgery. After prostate removal or laser treatment, many men experience temporary bladder leakage, and researchers want to see if regular text reminders improve recovery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are an adult male (18 or older) - You are planning to have a radical prostatectomy (prostate removal) or laser prostate surgery - You are a patient at URMC Urology - You can read, write, and speak English - You have a mobile phone that can receive automated text messages **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You do not speak or read English - You do not have access to a text-message-capable phone - You are not scheduled for one of the qualifying procedures Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALText message reminders

daily 8am text messages reminding patients to perform Kegel exercises as per their standard-of-care post-operative discharge instructions.


Locations(1)

158 Sawgrass clinic; Suite 3100

Rochester, New York, United States

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