Prostate CancerNCT02086266
The Efficacy of Pilates in the Recovery of Post-prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence
A study testing PILATES and PFMT and AES in people with Prostate Cancer and Urinary Incontinence, run by Universidade Estadual de Londrina.
Trial summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy between a Pilates exercise program and a Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) protocol combined with anal electrical stimulation (AES) in the recovery of urinary continence (UI) after radical prostatectomy. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 50 to 75 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Prostate Cancer, Urinary Incontinence
- What is being tested?
- PILATES and PFMT and AES
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 54 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- Mar 2012to Mar 2014
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 50 to 75 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Volunteers between 50 and 75 years old;
- Submitted to radical prostatectomy;
- With complaints of urinary incontinence;
- That completed one month of surgery;
Who cannot join
- History of incontinence;
- Transurethral resection of the prostate;
- Diagnosis of neurological or cognitive impairment;
- Subjects who were unable to attend treatment sessions, due to distance or physical limitations.
About this study
Official title: The Efficacy of Pilates Compared to Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Associated With Electrical Stimulation in the Recovery of Post-prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence: a Randomized Clinical Trial.
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy between a Pilates exercise program and a Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) protocol combined with anal electrical stimulation (AES) in the recovery of urinary continence (UI) after radical prostatectomy.
There are no studies that evaluate Pilates mat exercises for incontinence in men although it can be assured that this method has the pelvic floor contractions as a principle for practice. If this new therapeutic approach proves to be as effective as described treatment in improving urinary complaints, it will be an option for patients who prefer a non-invasive treatment.
Read the detailed description
This randomized clinical trial includes 69 individuals with urinary incontinence one month after radical prostatectomy. One physiotherapist, with experience in urogynecology, was responsible for all the assessments. Urinary frequency, nocturia, 24-hour pad test, number of pads used per day, and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) were the variables evaluated.
The subjects were allocated in one of two treatment groups (G1: Pilates; G2: anal electrical stimulation combined with pelvic floor muscle training). Volunteers participated of 10 sessions of the corresponding treatment and were reassessed objectively by the number of pads used per day, and subjectively with the score of quality of life.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Urinary Incontinence
- Being tested
- PILATES, PFMT and AES
- Keywords
- Prostatectomy, Urinary Continence, Physical Therapy Modalities, Pelvic Floor, Randomized Trial.
- Medical subject headings
- Prostatic Neoplasms, Urinary Incontinence
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
PILATESOther
PFMT and AESOther
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| PILATES | Experimental | Weekly Pilates sessions, guided by a specialized physiotherapist. The duration of the treatment was 10 weeks, and each session lasted 45 to 50 minutes. All subjects received instruction to perform specific daily home exercises. Receives: Other: PILATES |
| PFMT and AES | Active comparator | For also 10 weeks, the participants went trough anal electrical stimulation associated with Pelvic Floor Muscle Training, supervised by a specialized physiotherapist. All subjects received orientation to perform the same pelvic floor exercises at home. Receives: Other: PFMT and AES |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in the number of pads used per day at 3 months
Measured: 3 months
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change in the 24 hours Pad Test at 3 months
Measured: 3 months
Change in the International Consultation of Urinary Incontinence- Short Form at 3 months
Measured: 3 months
Change in the episodes of nocturia at 3 months
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Mar 2014 (estimated)
- Study startMar 2012
- Primary completionMar 2014
- Study completionMar 2014
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Prostate CancerStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Fabiana Rotondo Pedriali, Universidade Estadual de Londrina
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02086266
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- PILUI1
- Status last verified
- Mar 2014
- First submitted
- 9 Mar 2014
- Last updated
- 13 Mar 2014
- Results posted
- No
Publications
Johnson EE, Mamoulakis C, Stoniute A, Omar MI, Sinha S. Conservative interventions for managing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Apr 18;4(4):CD014799. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014799.pub2.
PubMed 37070660
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Mar 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Efficacy of Pilates Compared to Pelvic Floor Muscle Training Associated With Electrical Stimulation in the Recovery of Post-prostatectomy Urinary Incontinence: a Randomized Clinical Trial.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02086266
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- PILUI1
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Urinary Incontinence
- Keywords
- Prostatectomy, Urinary Continence, Physical Therapy Modalities, Pelvic Floor, Randomized Trial.
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 54 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de LondrinaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Mar 2012
- Primary completion
- Mar 2014 (actual)
- Study completion
- Mar 2014 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Mar 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy between a Pilates exercise program and a Pelvic Floor Muscle Training (PFMT) protocol combined with anal electrical stimulation (AES) in the recovery of urinary continence (UI) after radical prostatectomy.
There are no studies that evaluate Pilates mat exercises for incontinence in men although it can be assured that this method has the pelvic floor contractions as a principle for practice. If this new therapeutic approach proves to be as effective as described treatment in improving urinary complaints, it will be an option for patients who prefer a non-invasive treatment.
Detailed description
This randomized clinical trial includes 69 individuals with urinary incontinence one month after radical prostatectomy. One physiotherapist, with experience in urogynecology, was responsible for all the assessments. Urinary frequency, nocturia, 24-hour pad test, number of pads used per day, and the International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire - Short Form (ICIQ-SF) were the variables evaluated.
The subjects were allocated in one of two treatment groups (G1: Pilates; G2: anal electrical stimulation combined with pelvic floor muscle training). Volunteers participated of 10 sessions of the corresponding treatment and were reassessed objectively by the number of pads used per day, and subjectively with the score of quality of life.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| PILATES | Experimental | Other: PILATESWeekly Pilates sessions, guided by a specialized physiotherapist. The duration of the treatment was 10 weeks, and each session lasted 45 to 50 minutes. All subjects received instruction to perform specific daily home exercises. |
| PFMT and AES | Active comparator | Other: PFMT and AESFor also 10 weeks, the participants went trough anal electrical stimulation associated with Pelvic Floor Muscle Training, supervised by a specialized physiotherapist. All subjects received orientation to perform the same pelvic floor exercises at home. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 50 to 75 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Volunteers between 50 and 75 years old;
- Submitted to radical prostatectomy;
- With complaints of urinary incontinence;
- That completed one month of surgery;
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- History of incontinence;
- Transurethral resection of the prostate;
- Diagnosis of neurological or cognitive impairment;
- Subjects who were unable to attend treatment sessions, due to distance or physical limitations.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| PILATES | Other | PILATES |
| PFMT and AES | Other | PFMT and AES |
Primary outcome
Change in the number of pads used per day at 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
3 secondary outcomes
Change in the 24 hours Pad Test at 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
Change in the International Consultation of Urinary Incontinence- Short Form at 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
Change in the episodes of nocturia at 3 months
Time frame: 3 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Mar 2014.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 37070660Johnson EE, Mamoulakis C, Stoniute A, Omar MI, Sinha S. Conservative interventions for managing urinary incontinence after prostate surgery. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2023 Apr 18;4(4):CD014799. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD014799.pub2.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing PILATES and PFMT and AES in people with Prostate Cancer and Urinary Incontinence, run by Universidade Estadual de Londrina.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 13 Mar 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in the number of pads used per day at 3 months (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02086266, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 13 Mar 2014; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.