Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms After Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Postvoid Residual Volume and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
46 participants
Dec 19, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) on improving lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), postvoid residual volume (PVR), and quality of life in patients undergoing surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Patients who undergo BPH-related procedures, such as TURP or HoLEP, often experience postoperative symptoms including urinary urgency, frequency, nocturia, dribbling, and voiding difficulty, which may negatively affect daily living. Pelvic floor muscle exercise is believed to enhance urethral sphincter function and pelvic floor support, thereby improving urinary control. This randomized study assigns participants to either an intervention group receiving PFME training or a control group receiving standard postoperative care. Differences in urinary outcomes between groups will be compared. The findings are expected to provide an accessible and cost-effective rehabilitation strategy to support postoperative recovery and quality of life.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria3
- Adults aged 18 years or older.
- Diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and scheduled to undergo their first prostate surgery.
- Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese.
Exclusion Criteria3
- Patients with prostate cancer, bladder tumors, or other concomitant urological diseases.
- Patients with long-term indwelling urinary catheters or suprapubic cystostomy.
- Patients currently participating in other urology-related clinical trials.
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Interventions
Participants assigned to the experimental arm will begin pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) before undergoing prostate surgery. The preoperative training includes instruction on correct pelvic floor muscle contraction techniques. After surgery, PFME is resumed one week post-operation when hematuria has resolved and continues for four weeks. Throughout the intervention period, participants receive regular guidance, exercise log monitoring, and support through a designated LINE communication group. PFME aims to improve lower urinary tract symptoms, reduce postvoid residual volume, and enhance quality of life.
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NCT07293442