Urinary Incontinence After Radical Prostatectomy. - Effect of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training. A Randomised Controlled Trial
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Urinary Incontinence
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- self reported continence (no need for wearing a pad)at 3 months
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training in the treatment of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.
Detailed Description
Urinary incontinence is a well known side effect of radical prostatectomy. The prevalence differs according to time period after the operation and the definition of incontinence used. However, a prevalence of 10-20% have been reported one year after the operation. Pelvic floor muscle training has been suggested as a treatment of urinary incontinence. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training in the treatment of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.We conduct a randomized clinical trial, comparing one group(n=40) following a pelvic floor muscle training program after prostatectomy and one group (n=40) receiving only standard information.Primary outcome variable is self registration of urinary incontinence.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Cancer prostata operated (radical prostatectomy)
- •Incontinence after separation of catheter
- •Understands Norwegian language
Exclusion Criteria
- •Drug/alcohol abuse
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
self reported continence (no need for wearing a pad)at 3 months
Time Frame: One year
Secondary Outcomes
- Perceived problems with urinary function(One year)
- Erectile dysfunction(one year)
- Self reported time period from operation to continence.(One year)
- 24 hours home pad test registering grams of urine(One year)
- Pelvic floor muscle strength(one year)
- Quality of life(one year)