Acupuncture vs. acupressure: which eases MS bladder woes?

NCT ID NCT07183683

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two types of acupuncture—one using mild electrical currents and one using manual massage—for treating bladder dysfunction in women with multiple sclerosis. 150 women aged 18-60 will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments plus routine care. The goal is to see if these approaches can reduce bladder symptoms and improve quality of life.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

acupuncture (electrical stimulation or acupressure)

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage bladder symptoms in women with multiple sclerosis.

What could go wrong

This is an early exploratory trial with only 150 participants. The results may not apply to all MS patients, and the benefits could be small or no better than routine care.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

multiple sclerosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Department for integrative medicine and prevention, Institute for social medicine, epidemiology and health economics, Charité university medicine Berlin

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    Berlin, State of Berlin, 10117, Germany

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