The purpose of this study is to compare post-prostatectomy incontinence via MichiganIncontinence Score Index in patients receiving daily text message reminders for pelvicfloor exercises when compared to those not receiving text reminders.
This trial will be comprised of prostate cancer patients who have undergone a radical
prostatectomy and benign prostate hyperplasia patients who have undergone a laser
enucleation of the prostate. These two cohorts will each be split into an intervention
and a control group. The purpose of this study is to evaluate post-prostatectomy
incontinence via patient reported outcomes utilizing Michigan Incontinence Score Index in
patients receiving daily text message reminders for pelvic floor exercises + standard of
care (intervention group) compared to those receiving standard of care only (control
group).
Behavioral: Text message reminders
daily 8am text messages reminding patients to perform Kegel exercises as per their
standard-of-care post-operative discharge instructions.
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Planning to undergo a radical prostatectomy (RALP) or laser enucleation of the
prostate (LEP) procedure
2. Patient of URMC Urology
3. Adult male 18 years of age and older
4. Able to read, write, and speak in English (NOTE: due to limitations with
questionnaire validation, only English-speaking subjects are permitted)
5. Has access to a mobile device capable of receiving automated text messages.
6. Willing to receive text messages and to complete questionnaires via SMS text.
7. Willingness to participate and able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Less than 18 years of age
2. Unable to send and receive SMS texts
3. Unable to read, write, and speak English
4. Catheter dependency
5. Has or plans to have Artificial Urinary Sphincter or Urethral Sling during the study
period
6. In the opinion of the investigator, the subject has a history or current evidence of
any condition, therapy, or laboratory abnormality that might confound the results of
the study, interfere with the subject's participation for the full duration of the
study, or is not in the best interest of the subject to participate.
158 Sawgrass clinic; Suite 3100
Rochester, New York, United States
Austin Jackson
(585) 275-0126
Austin_jackson@urmc.rochester.edu
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