Use of Pedometer Following Radical Prostatectomy

Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial

Official title: Does the Use of a Post-Operative Pedometer Affect Rate of Return of Bowel Function and Narcotic Use Following Laparoscopic Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Status Recruiting

Clinical Trial Summary

This is a study to evaluate whether use of a pedometer following radical prostatectomy decreases post-operative narcotic use and time to return of bowel function.

Clinical Trial Description

This is a randomized controlled prospective study looking at the effect of using a pedometer with graduated step-count goals following radical prostatectomy on return of bowel function and post-operative narcotic use. Subjects will be randomized into a control group or study group. The control group will receive standard of care, with information provided regarding the importance of ambulation following surgery. The study group will receive a pedometer with graduated step-count goals from post-operative day 0 to post-operative day 14. Both groups will be given a standardized post-operative narcotic regimen, and will be asked to record initial passage of flatus and first bowel movement. Subjects will remain on the study until initial post-operative visit. ;

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Ambulation Difficulty
• Mobility Limitation
• Prostate Cancer

• NCT number: NCT04206280
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Benaroya Research Institute
• Contact: Basil Ferenczi, MD
• Phone: 206-223-6600
• Email: basil.ferenczi@virginiamason.org
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 10, 2020
• Completion date: February 2021