Needles vs. leaks: acupuncture trial aims to dry up Post-Surgery accidents
NCT ID NCT07239518
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether starting acupuncture before the urinary catheter is removed can help men regain bladder control faster after prostate cancer surgery. 144 men will be randomly assigned to receive either real electroacupuncture or a sham (fake) version. The main goal is to measure urine leakage in the first week after catheter removal, with follow-ups over 24 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- electroacupuncture
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to help men regain bladder control sooner after prostate cancer surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage study with a small number of participants. The sham acupuncture group may also show improvement, and the real acupuncture might not provide additional benefit. Results may not apply to all patients.
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