Ancient needle therapy takes on chronic bladder pain

NCT ID NCT06232200

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Medipol University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study investigates whether acupuncture can relieve symptoms and improve quality of life in women diagnosed with treatment-resistant interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Participants receive eight sessions of acupuncture over four weeks at specific points on the body. The goal is to see if this traditional Chinese medicine technique reduces pain, urgency, and frequent urination.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: acupuncture
What this could lead to: If effective, acupuncture could offer a drug-free option to reduce bladder pain, urgency, and frequent urination in women with hard-to-treat interstitial cystitis.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early study with only 26 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Acupuncture may not work for all, and some people may experience minor bruising or discomfort at needle sites.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

interstitial cystitis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BLADDER PAIN SYNDROME INTERSTITIAL CYSTITIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

istanbul Çam Sakura city hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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