New study: aerobic exercise and relaxation may boost recovery after prostate cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT07172854

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether adding aerobic exercise (walking on a treadmill) and relaxation training to standard pelvic floor muscle training helps men recover bladder control and sexual function after prostate cancer surgery. Forty-eight men who had nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy within the past year will be randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus the extra exercises. The goal is to see if a more complete rehab program improves quality of life.

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Active substance
pelvic floor muscle training, aerobic exercise, relaxation training, and patient education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a better rehabilitation program to help men recover bladder control and sexual function after prostate cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The added exercises may not provide extra benefit over standard pelvic floor training.

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