Effect of Text Message Reminders on Michigan Incontinence Symptom Index Score After Prostate Surgery
University of Rochester
Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare post-prostatectomy incontinence via Michigan Incontinence Score Index in patients receiving daily text message reminders for pelvic floor exercises when compared to those not receiving text reminders.
Description
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…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- Male
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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…
Interventions
- BehavioralText message reminders
daily 8am text messages reminding patients to perform Kegel exercises as per their standard-of-care post-operative discharge instructions.
Location
- 158 Sawgrass clinic; Suite 3100Rochester, New York