Electroacupuncture for bladder control after prostate surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical stimulation) can help reduce bladder control problems (urinary incontinence) after surgery to remove the prostate. It is for men with localized prostate cancer who are about to have prostate removal surgery.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have prostate cancer that has not spread beyond the prostate and you are scheduled for prostate removal surgery
- You are able to carry out daily activities with little to no difficulty (ECOG 0 or 1)
- You do not have a history of pelvic radiation or previous prostate surgery
- You have not had acupuncture in the past month and are not afraid of needles
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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