Acupuncture points may help bladder after cancer surgery

NCT ID NCT06639399

First seen Feb 06, 2026 · Last updated Apr 30, 2026 · Updated 16 times

Summary

This study reviewed medical records of 73 women who had trouble emptying their bladder after cervical cancer surgery. Researchers compared two different sets of acupuncture points to see which worked better for reducing leftover urine. The goal was to find a better way to ease this common side effect without relying on catheters.

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Locations

  • Zhejiang Cancer Hospital

    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022, China

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