Zapping nerves to help Kids' bladders: new study tests Acupuncture-Like treatment
NCT ID NCT07062133
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether electrical pudendal nerve stimulation (EPNS), delivered through thin needles near the tailbone, can improve bladder function in children who have nerve-related bladder issues after tethered cord surgery. Fifty children will receive EPNS three times a week for four weeks, alongside standard care like medications and catheterization. The main goal is to see if their bladder symptom scores improve.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- electrical pudendal nerve stimulation (EPNS) via acupuncture needles
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to improve bladder control and quality of life in children with nerve-related bladder issues.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 children and no control group, so results may not be generalizable. The procedure involves needles and may cause discomfort or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Shanghai Pudong Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Shanghai, China