Pelvic floor therapy before prostate surgery for leaking
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if doing pelvic floor physical therapy before prostate surgery (HoLEP) helps reduce stress urinary incontinence (leaking after sneezing, coughing, or laughing). It may help patients who are scheduled for this surgery due to an enlarged prostate.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 or older
- You are a man (born male and have a prostate)
- You are scheduled for HoLEP surgery for an enlarged prostate or related problems
- You do not have a nerve or muscle disorder that affects bladder control
- You do not have a history of pelvic radiation therapy
- You can speak English and give consent
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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