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Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms After Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Sponsor: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Summary
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle exercise (PFME) on improving lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), postvoid residual volume (PVR), and quality of life in patients undergoing surgery for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Patients who undergo BPH-related procedures, such as TURP or HoLEP, often experience postoperative symptoms including urinary urgency, frequency, nocturia, dribbling, and voiding difficulty, which may negatively affect daily living. Pelvic floor muscle exercise is believed to enhance urethral sphincter function and pelvic floor support, thereby improving urinary control. This randomized study assigns participants to either an intervention group receiving PFME training or a control group receiving standard postoperative care. Differences in urinary outcomes between groups will be compared. The findings are expected to provide an accessible and cost-effective rehabilitation strategy to support postoperative recovery and quality of life.
Official title: Effects of Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise on Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms, Postvoid Residual Volume and Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Surgery for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia.
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Months - 99 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
46
Start Date
2025-12-19
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2025-12-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
pelvic floor muscle exercises
Participants assigned to the experimental arm will begin pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) before undergoing prostate surgery. The preoperative training includes instruction on correct pelvic floor muscle contraction techniques. After surgery, PFME is resumed one week post-operation when hematuria has resolved and continues for four weeks. Throughout the intervention period, participants receive regular guidance, exercise log monitoring, and support through a designated LINE communication group. PFME aims to improve lower urinary tract symptoms, reduce postvoid residual volume, and enhance quality of life.
Locations (2)
Taipei Medical University - Wan Fang Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan
Wan Fang Hospital
Taipei, Taiwan