Text reminders after prostate surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests if text message reminders help men recover urinary control after prostate surgery. If you are planning prostate surgery and can use a mobile phone for texts, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for prostate surgery (RALP or laser enucleation)
- You are age 18 or older
- You can read, write, and speak English
- You have a mobile phone that can receive text messages
- You are willing to receive texts and answer questionnaires by text
- You do not need a catheter or have plans for a urinary device during the study
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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