Can needles ease Post-Surgery bladder troubles? a trial puts electroacupuncture to the test
NCT ID NCT07736807
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial investigates whether early electroacupuncture can reduce persistent lower urinary tract symptoms—like frequent or painful urination—in men recovering from benign prostatic hyperplasia surgery. Participants receive three sessions of electroacupuncture starting two days after surgery, before their urinary catheter is removed. The goal is to see if this approach improves symptom scores and urinary flow compared to standard care.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- electroacupuncture at acupoints including Zhongji (RN3), Qihai (RN6), and Shuidao (bilateral ST28)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, early electroacupuncture could offer a non-drug option to reduce persistent urinary symptoms after prostate surgery, improving recovery and quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no blinding or placebo control, so results may be influenced by expectation. Acupuncture effects can vary widely, and the intervention may not outperform standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zhongda Hospital, Southeast University
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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