Group pelvic floor training before prostate surgery

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates whether group pelvic floor training (PFT) prior to Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) can reduce the incidence of urinary incontinence following surgery. It aims to recruit 100 patients diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and assess the effectiveness of this preoperative intervention over a follow-up period of one to three months. The study will also analyze various factors that may predict urinary incontinence outcomes. By utilizing a group-based approach, the study seeks to enhance motivation and social support among participants.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Consecutive patients with a diagnosis of BPH with a plan to undergo HoLEP.
* Between the age of 50-90.
* Ability to understand and provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Patients whom inability to carry out PFT protocol.
* Patients unwilling or unable to complete follow up care.
* Severe urinary incontinence due to a history of neurological diseases such as a cerebrovascular accident or spinal cord injuries.
* Patients whom inability to read and understand the English language.

Where it's running

• University of California, San Francisco
  San Francisco, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Max Bowman, M.D. — University of California, San Francisco
• Study coordinator: Victoria Hogue
• Email: victoria.hogue@ucsf.edu
• Phone: 415-302-7443

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.