Acupuncture for bladder emptying problems after cervical cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests whether acupuncture can help women who have trouble emptying their bladder after surgery for cervical cancer. If you are having this problem, this treatment might help you avoid using a catheter.
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Who can take part
- You have had surgery to remove cervical cancer (radical hysterectomy).
- You are at least 18 years old.
- After your catheter was removed, you had trouble emptying your bladder, with more than 100 ml of urine left after urinating, measured twice.
- You are generally in good health, able to care for yourself, and can cooperate with treatment.
- You have not had bladder emptying problems before this 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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