Electroacupuncture vs bladder pills for overactive bladder
Treatments studied
Part of Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture using mild electrical stimulation) with solifenacin, a bladder medication, for women with overactive bladder. It aims to see which treatment works better to reduce bladder urgency and frequent urination.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman age 18–75
- Your overactive bladder symptoms have lasted at least 3 months
- Your symptom severity score is between 3 and 11 (OABSS)
- Your urine test does not show signs of infection or other abnormalities
- You have never had acupuncture before
- You can understand and complete questionnaires, and you agree in writing
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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