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Pre-Operative Nurse-Led Education With Direct Physiotherapy Referral to Reduce Post-Prostatectomy Incontinence

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyMaleRoyal College of Surgeons, Ireland
NCT07426861 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Urinary incontinence is a common complication following radical prostatectomy and can significantly impact quality of life. Pelvic floor physiotherapy is recommended to reduce post-operative incontinence; however, referral pathways and patient engagement vary. The PRO-ACT trial is a single-centre, parallel-group randomised controlled trial evaluating whether a structured pre-operative education bundle combined with direct physiotherapy referral reduces urinary incontinence following radical prostatectomy compared to standard care. Eligible men undergoing radical prostatectomy at Beaumont Hospital will be randomised 1:1 to either: Standard of care (educational video and recommendation for physiotherapy with patient-initiated referral), or A structured pre-operative intervention including a one-to-one ANP-led education session, scheduled post-operative follow-up call, and direct referr

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: Male patients aged ≥ 18 years Diagnosis of prostate cancer Scheduled for radical prostatectomy (open, laparoscopic, or robotic-assisted) Able to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: Pre-existing urinary incontinence requiring pad use Prior pelvic radiotherapy Prior prostate surgery affecting continence outcomes Medical contraindication to participation in pelvic floor physiotherapy Inability to provide informed consent
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What it tests

  • Standard Pre-Operative Education and Physiotherapy Recommendation
  • Pre-Operative Nurse-Led Education with Direct Physiotherapy Referral
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Where

1 site
Beaumont RCSI Cancer Centre
Beaumont, Ireland
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