The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of pelvic floor muscle training in the treatment of urinary incontinence after radical prostatectomy.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
80
Group A followed a pelvic floor muscle exercise course consisting of intensive pelvic floor muscle training with follow up instructions (training group or DVD instructions)by a physiotherapist;3 x 10 contractions daily. Group B were instructed to train the pelvic floor muscles 3 x 10 contractions daily without follow up instructions by a physiotherapist.
Clinical Services, St.Olavs Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital, Trondheim University Hospital
Trondheim, Norway
self reported continence (no need for wearing a pad)at 3 months
Time frame: One year
Self reported time period from operation to continence.
Time frame: One year
24 hours home pad test registering grams of urine
Time frame: One year
Pelvic floor muscle strength
Time frame: one year
Erectile dysfunction
Time frame: one year
Quality of life
Time frame: one year
Perceived problems with urinary function
Time frame: One year
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