Mobile perioperative education with video pelvic floor training after radical prostatectomy
The Effect of Mobile-Based Perioperative Education on Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Function After Radical Prostatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
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
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 78 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Male |
| Sponsor | Giresun University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giresun, Giresun) |
| Trial ID | NCT07520916 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
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.
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.
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 performed: 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.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Giresun, Giresun
- 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
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.