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Continence, Sexual Function, Fitness and the Health of Men After Surgery for Prostate Cancer

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Prostate Cancer
Incontinence
Metabolic Disease
Interventions
Behavioral: Pelvic floor exercise program
Behavioral: Physical Activity Counseling
Behavioral: General exercise
Registration Number
NCT06072911
Lead Sponsor
University of Alberta
Brief Summary

The Continence, Sexual and Metabolic Health (CONTROL 4 LIFE) study will evaluate the recovery of continence, sexual function, and health outcomes in individuals who have undergone surgery for prostate cancer. The purpose of this study is to better understand the timelines of recovery for these outcomes after surgery for prostate cancer. As part of this study, all participants will receive resources offered by Alberta Health Services regarding pre- and post-prostatectomy care, including information on pelvic floor exercises. Through the CONTROL 4 LIFE study, the investigators will also be evaluating outcomes related to physical activity, fitness and quality of life. These assessments will enable the investigators to better understand how well and how long it takes for individuals to recover after surgery for prostate cancer.

Detailed Description

The investigators aim to conduct a trial examining the feasibility and the effects of a combined pelvic health rehabilitation and exercise program that can be delivered both in-person and virtually in individuals who have been treated with prostatectomy for prostate cancer. This hybrid format will support equitable program delivery regardless of location of residence. To address issues faced by men with prostate cancer, the investigators propose an intervention (offered virtually and in-person) that includes: 1) online education to support continence, sexual and overall health; 2) a group exercise fitness program that considers the needs and restrictions specific to the early post-prostatectomy surgical period, and 3) functional and intensive pelvic floor muscle exercise retraining to promote continence and sexual recovery.

Main objectives of this study

1. Determine the feasibility, defined as the acceptability and appropriateness, of a combined pelvic health rehabilitation and exercise fitness program that can be delivered both in-person and virtually.

2. Determine the effects of the program on the primary outcome measure of urinary continence in comparison with usual care.

Secondary objectives of this study

1. To determine the effects of the program on cardiometabolic indicators in comparison with usual care.

2. To determine the effects of the program on general fitness, secondary outcomes of urinary continence, sexual function, self-efficacy, and cancer symptom burden, in comparison with usual care.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
106
Inclusion Criteria
  • have a diagnosis of prostate cancer (stage I to IV);
  • be scheduled for a prostatectomy surgery (any surgical approach);
  • have no restriction to participate in at least mild levels of physical activity, as confirmed by the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q+);
  • speak and understand English.
  • adult: 18 years of age or older
  • optional exercise component: willing and able to commit to the 12-week intervention
Exclusion Criteria
  • have any medical conditions that may interfere with continence (i.e. neurological diseases);
  • have any contraindications to exercise testing or training;
  • have recent (>6 months) modifications to any medication aiming to reduce urinary incontinence (i.e. Myrbetric);
  • do not have regular access to the internet and a smart device or a computer at home/ at their community center;
  • are already receiving a pelvic floor exercise program through a pelvic floor physical therapist from their community.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
ControlPelvic floor exercise programPelvic floor exercises and standard care (physical activity counseling)
InterventionPelvic floor exercise programPelvic floor exercise program and general exercise programming
ControlPhysical Activity CounselingPelvic floor exercises and standard care (physical activity counseling)
InterventionGeneral exercisePelvic floor exercise program and general exercise programming
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Completion RateFinal assessment at one year

The number of participants completing the study including all planned outcomes

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Recruitment rateOne year

Percentage of participants who are eligible and agree to participate

Upper limb mobility12 weeks

Shoulder Range of Motion: mean value in degrees

Adherence ratePost-intervention: 12 weeks

Adherence to the intervention components

International Consultation on Incontinence QuestionnaireOne-year

13 questions: occurrence and bother of lower urinary tract symptoms, quality of life; Range of scores: 0-20 voiding subscale; 0-20 incontinence symptoms; Higher scores indicate worse functioning

Edmonton Symptom Assessment ScaleOne year

11-item ordinal scale; Range 0-60; with higher scores indicating higher symptom burden

Self-efficacy Questionnaire: IncontinenceOne year

6 item ordinal scale: Range 0-60; Higher scores indicating higher self-efficacy

Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite for Clinical PracticeOne-year

16-questions: urinary function, sexual and erectile function, bowel and hormonal function; Scores: 0 (no symptoms) to 60 (most severe symptoms); Higher scores indicate worse functioning

Glucose12-weeks

mmol/L (mean value)

24-hour pad test24 hours at two time points: immediate post surgery and 12 weeks

Mean: Individual's urine loss by measuring weight (grams) of an absorbent pad

36-Item Short Form SurveyOne-year

Quality of life measure: Items are scored 0-100 (percentage of total possible score): Higher scores equal better quality of life

Grip Strength12 weeks

Dyanometer: mean in kgs

Lower body strength12-weeks

Sit-to-stand: mean number completed in 30 seconds

Walking endurance12-weeks

Six-minute walk test: mean distance in metres

Lipid profile12-weeks

Cholesterol level: mg/dL (mean value)

Balance12-weeks

One-leg stance test: mean time in seconds

Body Mass Index12-weeks

Height and weight will be combined to calculate BMI: mean: weight in kilograms divided by height in metres squared

Insulin level12-weeks

mmol/L (mean value)

Hemoglobin A1c12-weeks

Value in percentage (mean value)

Flexibility12-weeks

Sit and reach: mean value in cm

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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