Bladder Cancer Clinical Trial
Use of Pedometer Following Radical Cystectomy
Summary
This is a study to evaluate whether use of a pedometer following radical cystectomy decreases post-operative narcotic use and time to return of bowel function.
Full Description
This is a randomized controlled prospective study looking at the effect of using a pedometer with graduated step-count goals following radical cystectomy on rate of ileus, 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 21. 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 post-operative day 21.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
This study will include men and women age18-75 undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer at Virginia Mason Medical Center. This includes both open and robot-assisted radical cystectomy, and all types of urinary diversion will be included in the trial. Subjects both with and without neo-adjuvant chemotherapy will be included in the study.
Exclusion Criteria:
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 cystectomy
Inability to ambulate
Gastroparesis or other baseline bowel dysmotility issues
Inability or unwillingness of subject or legal guardian/representative to give written informed consent.
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