Prehabilitation in Prostate Cancer Patients, TelePrehabTrial

Prehabilitation in Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Nerve Sparring Robot Assisted Radical Prostatectomy.

Localized prostate cancer is commonly treated with radical prostatectomy (RP). Following surgery adverse effects such as urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction associated with decreased quality of life and decreased physical function are common.

Traditionally, interventions to reduce these adverse effects are introduced postoperatively. However, a growing body of literature shows the benefit of interventions prior to surgery to enhance treatment success, known as prehabilitation.

Hence, the main purpose of this study is to develop and investigate the feasibility of prehabilitation using telehealth, to implement several interventions prior to elective RP.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male > 18 years
• Diagnosed with prostate cancer and referred to robot assisted nerve sparring RP
• Adequacy in written and spoken Danish
• Cognitively well-functioning
• Able to understand the study procedures and willing to provide signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Severe comorbidities that would prevent the patient from exercising, e.g. recent fractures, severe heart disease or neurological disorders.
• No possibility to use a smartphone or tablet.