Exercise for Older Men with Urinary Issues
Prescription exercise for Older men with Urinary Disease (PROUD) pilot study
['FUNDING_R01'] · NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE/RES/EDU · NIH-11105978
This project is exploring if a personalized exercise program can help older men who experience bothersome urinary symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE/RES/EDU (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11105978 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Many older men experience bothersome urinary symptoms, often linked to an enlarged prostate, which can also increase risks like falls and mobility issues. Current medications for these symptoms may have side effects and limited effectiveness. This project is testing a new approach using a personalized, home-based exercise program. It includes aerobic and resistance exercises with weekly coaching to see if it can improve symptoms and overall health. This pilot aims to determine the feasibility and best design for a larger future study.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are physically inactive older men who experience bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms, often related to benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Not a fit: Patients who are already physically active or whose urinary symptoms are not related to benign prostatic hyperplasia may not receive direct benefit from this specific intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this exercise program could offer a new way to manage urinary symptoms and improve overall health for older men without the side effects of current medications.
How similar studies have performed: While exercise is known to improve general health, this specific, tailored exercise intervention for older men with LUTS/BPH is being piloted to determine its feasibility and optimal design.
Where this research is happening
SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES
- NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE/RES/EDU — SAN FRANCISCO, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BAUER, SCOTT RYAN — NORTHERN CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE/RES/EDU
- Study coordinator: BAUER, SCOTT RYAN
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.