TARGETING BIOLOGICAL AGING MECHANISMS OF LOWER URINARY TRACT SYMPTOMS IN OLDER MEN WITH AN EXERCISE INTERVENTION
2024
Exercise Intervention for Urinary Symptoms in Older Men
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Author Information
Author(s): Bauer Scott
Primary Institution: University of California San Francisco
Hypothesis
Can a 12-week exercise intervention improve lower urinary tract symptoms in older men with benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Conclusion
The study aims to test whether exercise can positively affect urinary symptoms and related health in older men.
Supporting Evidence
- Physical frailty is linked to more severe urinary symptoms in older men.
- Exercise has been shown to improve conditions related to urinary symptoms.
- Pre-clinical studies suggest exercise may improve urinary function.
Takeaway
This study is looking at whether exercising can help older men who have trouble with their pee because of prostate issues.
Methodology
A 2-arm pilot randomized controlled trial comparing a remote exercise intervention to a health education control.
Participant Demographics
Physically inactive older men with lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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