Acupuncture for bladder problems in women with MS
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This study tests whether stimulating acupuncture points on the lower leg can help women with multiple sclerosis who have overactive bladder symptoms like urgency, frequent urination, or leaking. It is for women with relapsing-remitting MS who are not using a catheter regularly.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 60 years old with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
- Your MS medications have been stable for at least 3 months
- You have at least 3 symptoms of overactive bladder, like sudden urge to urinate, going more than 10 times a day, waking to urinate at night, dribbling after urinating, leaking, or trouble starting to pee
- You are not currently using a catheter more than twice a week
- You have no history of bladder cancer or active urinary tract infection
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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