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Effects of Hypopressive Exercises on Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Dysfunction After Radical Prostatectomy

NCT07101731 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 30

Last updated 2025-08-03

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effects of hypopressive exercises on urinary incontinence and erectile dysfunction in men following radical prostatectomy. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: a control group receiving home-based pelvic floor muscle exercises and an experimental group receiving both pelvic floor muscle exercises and supervised hypopressive exercises twice per week. The study aims to determine whether the addition of hypopressive techniques, which target coordinated activation of the pelvic floor and abdominal muscles without increasing intra-abdominal pressure, offers greater improvements in urinary and sexual function. Primary outcomes include pelvic floor muscle strength and endurance, while secondary outcomes include urinary incontinence severity, erectile function, and quality of life.

Conditions

  • Prostate Cancer (Post Prostatectomy)
  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy
  • Pelvic Floor Muscle Training

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT)

Participants in the control group will receive an individualized home-based pelvic floor muscle exercise program. Exercises will be performed once daily for 8 weeks, focusing on voluntary pelvic floor contractions in various positions (supine, sitting, standing). Participants will receive initial training and written instructions from a physiotherapist, and will be contacted weekly to monitor adherence.

BEHAVIORAL

Hypopressive Exercises

Participants in the experimental group will attend supervised hypopressive exercise sessions twice per week for 8 weeks. These sessions involve specific postural sequences combined with breathing and apnea techniques aimed at reducing intra-abdominal pressure while activating pelvic floor and abdominal muscles. Sessions will be led by a physiotherapist and adapted based on individual performance and posture tolerance.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bartın Unıversity

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
55 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-06-01
Primary Completion
2025-11-15
Completion
2025-11-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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