Acupuncture may help bladder function after cervical cancer surgery
NCT ID NCT06639399
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
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. The goal was to reduce leftover urine in the bladder and ease belly discomfort.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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73 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Dec 2024
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
patients of postoperative urinary retention after radical hysterectomy of cervical cancer
- Ages
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18 to 70 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-70 years old * Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) score \> 70 * met the diagnostic criteria of PUR * no history of serious urinary system diseases or urinary retention before the operation * had clear cognition and no severe mental diseases * had complete medical records and records of residual urine volume data. Exclusion Criteria: * presence of other serious systemic diseases or advanced cachexia * obstructive urinary retention caused by urethral stricture, stones, or other diseases * receiving other treatments or self-change treatment * poor compliance or failure to complete the acupuncture treatments * incomplete clinical data.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, 310022, China
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