Award
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases 5R01DK135804-03
Prescription exercise for Older men with Urinary Disease (PROUD) pilot study
Recipient
Not specified
Award Amount
$350,886.00
Ceiling
$350,886.00
Awarded
May 07, 2025
Identifier
5R01DK135804-03
NIH funded pilot study to evaluate personalized exercise intervention for older men with urinary disease, focusing on feasibility and health outcomes.
Description
A pilot randomized controlled trial among 68 physically inactive older men with LUTS/BPH involving personalized exercise instructions supported by coaching, biofeedback, and equipment. The project aims to evaluate feasibility, changes in LUTS, urologic and physical function, and mechanistic measures, emphasizing remote intervention and systemic effects across multiple organ systems. The future goal is to conduct a fully-powered efficacy trial.