Acupuncture for overactive bladder symptoms

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Other specified disorders of bladder; Urological and Genital Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN48381929
• Lead Sponsor: ewcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Brief Summary

2021 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34289514/ (added 13/09/2021)

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-02-11
• Study Completion: 2020-02-24
• Last Update Posted: 27 September 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 30

Inclusion Criteria

1. Adults with a clinical diagnosis of idiopathic OAB syndrome - diagnosis is made by history taking and physical examination
2. Absence of other active urinary symptoms
3. Willingness to take part in the study protocol, ability to complete outcome measures and give informed consent
4. Acupuncture not contra-indicated i.e. no history of unstable heart conditions, unstable epilepsy or diabetes, bleeding disorders

Exclusion Criteria

1. Evidence of other pathology that may be contributing to OAB symptoms i.e. urinary tract infection or a neurological condition. Treatment specific for these conditions should be offered to these individuals
2. Pregnancy - transient urinary symptoms can be present during pregnancy and often resolve spontaneously following delivery. There are some acupuncture points that are contraindicated in pregnant women
3. Unable to comprehend and retain the trial information i.e. poor understanding of English - the cost of employing interpreters to facilitate inclusion of patients who do not speak fluent English is beyond the financial scope of this feasibility study

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified