Texting your way to a dry day: study tests phone nudges for post-surgery incontinence
NCT ID NCT07071207
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether daily text message reminders to do pelvic floor exercises can help men recover bladder control faster after prostate surgery. About 132 men who are planning to have prostate surgery will be split into two groups: one gets the text reminders, the other does not. Researchers will track how long it takes each group to regain continence using a standard questionnaire.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 132 people
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- Started
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Sep 2025
- Expected to finish
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May 2028
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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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.
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Locations
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158 Sawgrass clinic; Suite 3100
RECRUITINGRochester, New York, 14620, United States
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