Ancient moxibustion therapy tested for nocturia relief
NCT ID NCT07598227
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tests whether acupoint moxibustion—a traditional Chinese medicine procedure where a herb is burned near specific points on the body—can safely reduce nighttime urination in adults aged 40 and older who get up to urinate two or more times per night. Researchers will measure changes in how often participants urinate at night and their total nighttime urine volume. The study aims to provide an alternative for those who don't respond well to standard treatments or worry about medication side effects.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- moxibustion (a traditional Chinese medicine procedure where a herb is burned near acupoints)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to reduce nighttime urination and improve sleep quality for people with nocturia.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with no placebo control, so results may not be conclusive. The effect may be small or due to chance, and moxibustion can cause burns or skin irritation.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
RECRUITINGHualien City, Taiwan
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