Pelvic floor exercises after prostate cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if special exercises for the muscles that control urination (pelvic floor muscles) can help men who have had their prostate removed due to cancer to regain bladder control. It may help you if you are older than 40, did not have leaking urine before surgery, and have not had other major surgeries or health issues.
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Who can take part
- You are 40 years old or older
- You did not have problems with leaking urine (incontinence) before your prostate surgery
- You have had surgery to remove your prostate because of prostate cancer
- You do not have birth defects of the urinary system
- You do not have serious health problems like liver failure, kidney failure, advanced heart failure, or bleeding disorders
- You have not had major abdominal or pelvic surgery before
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