RecruitingNANCT07520916

The Effect of Mobile-Based Perioperative Education on Urinary Incontinence and Erectile Function After Radical Prostatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor: Giresun University

Trial Details

ConditionProstate Cancer (Post Prostatectomy), Urinary Incontinence (UI), Erectile Dysfunction Following Radical Prostatectomy
InterventionMobile-Based Perioperative Education Program; Standard Perioperative Care
PhaseNA
StatusRecruiting
Participants78
Est. Completion2 Apr 2027
Last Updated9 Apr 2026

Primary Outcome

Urinary Incontinence Severity; Erectile Function; Urinary Leakage Severity by 24-Hour Pad Use

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients diagnosed with prostate cancer and scheduled for elective radical prostatectomy (open, laparoscopic, or robotic) * Aged 18 years or older * Planned to undergo surgery at the study center(s) * Able to use a smartphone and having sufficient digital literacy to operate the mobile application * Provided written informed consent after being informed about the study Exclusion Criteria: * Pre-existing urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction before surgery * Severe cognitive impairment or severe visual or hearing impairment * Previous pelvic radiotherapy or a history of major pelvic surgery * Presence of severe comorbidity or terminal illness that may interfere with adherence to the study protocol * Technological insufficiency preventing the use of the mobile application

Trial Sites

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)
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