Spots Global Cancer Trial Database for Use of Pedometer Following Radical Prostatectomy

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Trial Identification

Brief Title: Use of Pedometer Following Radical Prostatectomy

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

Study ID: NCT04206280

Conditions

Prostate Cancer

Ambulation Difficulty

Interventions

Use of a pedometer following surgery

Standard of care

Study Description

Brief 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.

Detailed 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.