New rehab approach aims to help men with post-surgery bladder control
NCT ID NCT03027986
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study planned to compare two types of pelvic floor rehabilitation for men who still have urinary incontinence more than a year after prostate removal. One method uses standard Kegel exercises, while the other focuses on whole-body postural control. The goal was to see which better reduces urine leakage and improves balance and quality of life. However, the trial was withdrawn before any participants enrolled.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- postural rehabilitation program
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach for men with long-term urinary incontinence after prostate surgery.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available. It is unclear if the approach would work better than standard care.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Started
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Oct 2017
- Finished
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Oct 2019
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
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18 to 78 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Gender: Male * Between the age of 18 and 78 years * Patient who underwent prostatectomy more than 12 months ago but less than 10 years * 3x24h pad test over or equivalent to 10 grs * Persistent urinary incontinence beyond 12 month following prostatectomy * Patient affiliated to social security * Patient who submitted non-opposition for participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who underwent prostatectomy or other visceral surgery less than one year ago * Patient who underwent surgical treatment of urinary incontinence * Patient with urinary incontinence less than 10g * Surgery considered within two years of inclusion * Radio, hormone, or chemotherapy cured or in progress * Anticholinergic treatment less than 3 months ago * Patient with neurological or bladder disorders potentially involved in incontinence disorders * Vestibular or psychiatric pathology making limitations to carry out all the examinations provided for in the protocol * Patient unable to complete the planned 15 visits to physiotherapist * Patient participating in another clinical trial
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France
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