Assessing abdominal wall impact on urinary incontinence after prostate surgery

Impact de l'incompétence Abdominale Sur l'Icontinence Urinaire Post Prostatectomie

NA · Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon · NCT05432687

This study is testing if the strength of a man's abdominal muscles before prostate surgery can help predict if he will have urinary problems afterward.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment80 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexMale
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon (other)
Locations1 site (Besançon)
Trial IDNCT05432687 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the condition of the deep abdominal wall in men with prostate cancer prior to undergoing robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Using ultrasonography, researchers will assess the transversus abdominis muscle to determine if pre-existing abdominal incompetence correlates with urinary incontinence one year after surgery. The goal is to identify potential risk factors that could influence postoperative outcomes related to urinary control.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are males diagnosed with prostate cancer who are scheduled for robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

Not a fit: Patients with neurological conditions affecting bladder function or those who have urinary incontinence prior to surgery may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help identify patients at higher risk for urinary incontinence after prostate surgery, leading to improved preoperative assessments and tailored interventions.

How similar studies have performed: While there is limited information on similar studies, the approach of assessing abdominal wall integrity in relation to surgical outcomes is gaining interest, suggesting potential for meaningful insights.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* male with prostate cancer going to have a robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

* neurological patology with bladder impact (SCI, parkinson disease, multiple sclerosis....)
* urinary incontinence before surgery
* surgery for abdominal wallhernia

Where this trial is running

Besançon

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Prostate Cancer

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.