Mobile perioperative education with video pelvic floor training after radical prostatectomy
Official title: The Effect of Mobile-Based Perioperative Education on Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Function After Radical Prostatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Giresun University · NCT07520916 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This test checks whether a smartphone app that provides perioperative education, reminders, and video-guided pelvic floor exercises helps men undergoing radical prostatectomy have less urinary leakage and better erectile function.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Men only |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Giresun University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giresun, Giresun) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | April 2, 2026 |
| Main results expected | April 2, 2027 |
| Study ends | April 2, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 9, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07520916 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Men aged 18 or older with prostate cancer scheduled for elective radical prostatectomy at the study center who can use a smartphone and give informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pre-existing urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction, prior major pelvic surgery or radiotherapy, severe sensory/cognitive impairment, or inability to use the mobile app are unlikely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled study assigns men scheduled for elective radical prostatectomy to either a mobile-app intervention plus routine care or routine perioperative care alone. The app delivers structured perioperative education, video-assisted pelvic floor muscle training, reminder notifications, and follow-up support. Outcomes (urinary incontinence and erectile function) are measured before surgery, after catheter removal, at 1 month and at 3 months using validated questionnaires including the ICIQ-SF and IIEF-5. The trial tests whether the mobile program improves early functional recovery and quality of life after surgery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could regain urinary continence faster and have better erectile function while accessing guidance remotely, reducing travel and clinic burden.
How similar studies have gone: Previous mobile health and pelvic floor training programs have shown promising improvements in post-prostatectomy urinary continence, although evidence for improving erectile function is more limited.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with prostate cancer and scheduled for elective radical prostatectomy (open, laparoscopic, or robotic) * Aged 18 years or older * Planned to undergo surgery at the study center(s) * Able to use a smartphone and having sufficient digital literacy to operate the mobile application * Provided written informed consent after being informed about the study Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction before surgery * Severe cognitive impairment or severe visual or hearing impairment * Previous pelvic radiotherapy or a history of major pelvic surgery * Presence of severe comorbidity or terminal illness that may interfere with adherence to the study protocol * Technological insufficiency preventing the use of the mobile application
Where it's running
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Giresun Prof. Dr. A. İlhan Özdemir State Hospital
Giresun, Giresun, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: ALKAY KARA, PhD
- Email: alkay@outlook.com.tr
- Phone: +905394416497
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.