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The effect of Kegel training on quality of life and urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy

The effect of pelvic floor muscle exercises (Kegel training) on improving patient’s quality of life and urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20170716035104N3
Enrollment
80
Registered
2019-04-22
Start date
2016-06-30
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-05-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Prostate cancer. Secondary malignant neoplasm of bladder and other and unspecified urinary organs

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group receives lessons on Kegel training with the biofeedback technique by a physiotherapist during a one-hour training session, and they are also given a home exercis

Sponsors

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Male
Age
50 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 50 and 75 years old Being a candidate for prostatectomy surgery Informed consent for participation in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Presence of Diabetes mellitus Neurological deficits Psychological deficits Having severe urinary incontinence prior to the surgical intervention Age over 75 years due to the high prevalence of geriatric incontinence and severe pelvic floor muscle breakdown Unavailability of the patient or the inability to follow the patient Patient's death after surgery Admission to ICU due to grade 3 and 4 post-operative complications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire. Male Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms long form questionnaire scores. Timepoint: One day, one week, one month, three months and six months after the surgery. Method of measurement: Evaluating the questionnaire scores.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohammad Hatef Khorrami

Esfahan University of Medical Sciences

khorami386@gmail.com+98 31 3668 5555

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026