Clinical trial · Interventional
The Effectiveness of Telemedicine Monitoring Prehabilitation in Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
The study titled " The effectiveness of telemedicine monitoring prehabilitation in prostate cancer patients undergoing radical prostatectomy " investigates the impact of a structured telemedicine-supported prehabilitation and rehabilitation program on reducing postoperative urinary incontinence in patients with localized prostate cancer. Radical prostatectomy, a common treatment for localized prostate cancer, is often associated with complications such as urinary incontinence, which significantly affects quality of life. This study aims to address this issue by enhancing patients' physical conditioning and adherence to pre- and postoperative rehabilitation through the use of wearable devices and remote physiotherapy consultations.
Conditions
Conditions (3)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prehabilitation | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Prostatectomy | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
| Telemedicine | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telemedicine-based prehabilitation and postoperative rehabilitation protocol, including physical activity monitoring, respiratory and postural training, and guidance via telehealth tools. | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Telemedicine-Supported Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
- description
- Preoperative Phase: Wearable Technology: Smartwatch monitoring steps, heart rate, and activity. Physical Exam \& Physiotherapy Session: Musculoskeletal evaluation, pelvic floor training via sonographic feedback, posture/respiratory exercises (2-4 weeks pre-surgery). Activity Guidelines: Specific daily step targets and exercises to optimize surgical readiness. Educational Support: Videos demonstrating pelvic floor training, posture, breathing, and exercises. Remote Monitoring \& Notifications: Continuous monitoring with inactivity alerts/reminders. Online Consultations: Virtual physiotherapy sessions for feedback and plan adjustments. Postoperative Phase: Physiotherapy Visits: At 3, 4, 6 weeks; 3, 6 months post-surgery for assessment and rehab adjustments. Telemonitoring: Continued wearable monitoring, video consultations, and access to educational videos. Data Collection: Objective wearable data collected to track progress, adherence, and personalize rehab.
- interventionNames
- Other: Telemedicine-based prehabilitation and postoperative rehabilitation protocol, including physical activity monitoring, respiratory and postural training, and guidance via telehealth tools.
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Control Group (Standard Preoperative and Postoperative Care)
- description
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- Male
- Minimum age
- 40 Years
- Maximum age
- 80 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion criteria: * Biopsy-confirmed localized prostate cancer (ICD code C.61). * Indicated for radical prostatectomy, with or without pelvic lymphadenectomy (ePLND). * Not previously treated for prostate cancer, including radiation therapy to the pelvis, major pelvic surgery, or placement of a penile implant or artificial urinary sphincter. * No known urethral stricture or colostomy or chronic urinary catheterization. * No medical or current psychiatric disorders that precludes their participation in the study. * Status of the musculoskeletal system allowing physical exercise. * Urinary continent at baseline. * Has reliable internet and the skills/knowledge to use technologies use for the study. Exclusion criteria: * Other malignant tumors, except for benign skin carcinoma. * Active treatment for other oncological diagnoses. * Presence of preoperative urinary incontinence. * Diagnosed mental or cognitive disorders. * Prior pelvic radiotherapy or hormone therapy for prostate cancer recurrence. * Severe musculoskeletal disorders preventing active exercise * Inability to use required technologies
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