Use of Pedometer Following Radical Prostatectomy

Status unconfirmed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Prostate Cancer, Ambulation Difficulty

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04206280

Run by

Benaroya Research Institute

People needed

40

Starts

2020-02-10

Expected to finish

2021-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-02-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: male. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• This study will include men 18-75 undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer at Virginia Mason Medical Center.

You may not qualify if…

• Long-term opioid use, defined by CDC as use of opioids on most days for >3 months
• History of inflammatory bowel disease
• Prior abdominopelvic radiation
• Travel to Europe during study period
• Concurrent surgery during radical prostatectomy
• Inability to ambulate
• Gastroparesis or other baseline bowel dysmotility issues
• Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.

Where it is running

• Virginia Mason Medical Center — Seattle, Washington, United States (enrolling)

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