Effect of Text Message Reminders on M-ISI Score After Prostate Surgery

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age18+
SponsorUniversity of Rochester

About this trial

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.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Planning to undergo a radical prostatectomy (RALP) or laser enucleation of the prostate (LEP) procedure

Patient of URMC Urology

Adult male 18 years of age and older

Able to read, write, and speak in English (NOTE: due to limitations with questionnaire validation, only English-speaking subjects are permitted)

Disqualifiers

Less than 18 years of age

Unable to send and receive SMS texts

Unable to read, write, and speak English

Catheter dependency

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Text message reminders

Treatment groups

132 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators