Acupuncture for bladder recovery after cervical cancer surgery
Part of Cancer, Kidney & urinary, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help women who have trouble emptying their bladder after radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. If you still have a lot of urine left after peeing two weeks after surgery, this treatment might help your bladder function return to normal.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You had cervical cancer and a radical hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus and nearby tissues).
- After your urinary catheter was removed, you have been unable to empty your bladder well (more than 100 ml left after urinating, checked twice).
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You are healthy enough for daily activities (Karnofsky score 70 or higher).
- You do not have other reasons for bladder problems, like a spinal cord injury.
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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