Actively Recruiting
The Study of Electrical Acupuncture Stimulation Therapy for Postprostatectomy Incontinence
Led by The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School · Updated on 2025-03-17
110
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
211 weeks
Total Duration
On this page
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
More than 50% patients underwent prostatectomy suffered from postoperative incontinence, and the effect of pelvic floor muscle training is very limited. Electrical acupuncture stimulation therapy has been demonstrated to work on other kinds of Urinary Incontinence. Before this trial, the researchers have conducted pre-experiments where electrical acupuncture stimulation therapy was conducted for few postprostatectomy Incontinence patients. On the basis of the preliminary work, this prospective, random control research aims to verify the safety and effectiveness of electroacupuncture in the treatment of postprostatectomy Incontinence.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Study of Electrical Acupuncture Stimulation Therapy for Postprostatectomy Incontinence
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Localized prostate cancer (stage: cT1-cT2, N0, M0)
- 4 to 6 weeks after prostatectomy
- Postprostatectomy prostate specific antigen (PSA) test below cured level
- Incontinence one month after surgery
- ECOG score between 0 and 1
You will not qualify if you...
- History of neoadjuvant hormonal therapy
- History of transurethral resection of the prostate (TUPR)
- History of operation on pelvis
- History of incontinence before prostatectomy
AI-Screening
AI-Powered Screening
Complete this quick 3-step screening to check your eligibility
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
The Affiliated Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital of Nanjing University Medical School
Nanjing, Jiangsu, China, 210000
Actively Recruiting
Research Team
X
Xuefeng Qiu
CONTACT
H
Hongqian Guo
CONTACT
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
Not the Right Trial for You?
Explore thousands of other clinical trials that might be a better match.
Sign up to get personalized trial recommendations delivered to your inbox.
Already have an account? Log in here