Acupuncture for bladder control after prostate cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electrical pulses) can help men regain bladder control after surgery to remove the prostate. It may reduce urine leakage and improve quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with localized prostate cancer (cancer that hasn't spread) and are scheduled for prostate removal surgery.
- You are generally healthy and able to care for yourself (ECOG score 0 or 1).
- You have not had any prior prostate surgery or pelvic radiation therapy.
- You have not had acupuncture in the past month and are comfortable with needles.
- You do not have other urinary problems (like overactive bladder or urine leakage) before surgery.
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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