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Can acupuncture help women regain bladder control after hysterectomy?

NCT ID NCT07711977

Symptom relief Sponsor: Obstetrics & Gynecology Hospital of Fudan University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 17, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026

Summary

This trial investigates whether acupuncture can help women who have trouble urinating after a radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. Participants receive either real acupuncture or a sham version (using non-penetrating needles) alongside standard care with a catheter and medication. The main goal is to see if acupuncture reduces the amount of leftover urine in the bladder after trying to urinate.

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Active substance
acupuncture (real or sham) plus intermittent catheterization and an alpha-blocker (e.g., tamsulosin)
What this could lead to
If effective, acupuncture could offer a drug-free way to help women regain bladder function after cervical cancer surgery, reducing the need for catheters.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage trial comparing real acupuncture to a sham procedure, so results may not be definitive. The sham needle itself may produce some effect, making it harder to prove real acupuncture works.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 324 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of cervical cancer who have undergone radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. * Patients who developed urinary retention after catheter removal during routine postoperative follow-up (2-4 weeks after surgery), with post-void residual urine volume measured by ultrasound exceeding 100 ml on two consecutive occasions. * Aged ≥18 years. * Patients who are informed and voluntarily sign the informed consent form. * Patients with a Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score ≥70 . Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with a clear preoperative diagnosis of urinary retention or voiding dysfunction. * Patients with urinary retention caused by conditions other than radical surgery for cervical cancer, such as spinal cord injury or other diseases. * Patients with severe heart, lung, or kidney failure, or those with severe medical comorbidities. * Patients with a severe bleeding tendency due to any cause. * Patients with severe consciousness disorders or psychiatric/psychological conditions that preclude cooperation with treatment.

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Conditions

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cervical cancer

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Postoperative urinary retention (POUR)

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