Acupuncture to prevent repeat bladder infections in women
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether electroacupuncture (a type of acupuncture with mild electric pulses) can help prevent repeat urinary tract infections (bladder infections) in women. If you've had several bladder infections, this treatment might reduce how often they come back.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have had repeated bladder infections in the past.
- You do not currently have a bladder infection at the time of joining.
- You are not taking antibiotics to prevent bladder infections.
- You do not have conditions like kidney stones, spinal cord injury, or an overactive bladder.
- You are not pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the next 6 months.
Quick eligibility check
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