Can kegel exercises before and after prostate surgery stop leaks?
NCT ID NCT06671782
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a pelvic floor muscle exercise program, taught by a physical therapist before and after radical prostatectomy, is feasible and acceptable for men with prostate cancer. The researchers will track how many patients join, stick with the program, and complete the study. They will also measure quality of life and whether the program shows promise in reducing urinary incontinence.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Pelvic floor muscle exercise program with biofeedback
What this could lead to
If this program works, it could offer a simple, non-drug way to reduce or shorten urinary leakage after prostate cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small pilot study (32 people) testing only feasibility, not effectiveness. The results may not apply to all patients, and the program may not actually reduce incontinence.
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Locations
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Memoral Sloan Kettering at Basking Ridge (Limited Protocol Activities)
Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (Limited Protocol Activities)
Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New York, New York, 10065, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (Limited Protocol Activities)
Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (Limited Protocol Activites)
Rockville Centre, New York, 11553, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk - Commack (Limited Protocol Activities)
Commack, New York, 11725, United States
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Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (Limited Protocol Activities)
Harrison, New York, 10604, United States