Investigation of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Patients Diagnosed With Interstitial Cystitis

Launched by MEDIPOL UNIVERSITY · Jan 22, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is investigating the effectiveness of acupuncture for women diagnosed with interstitial cystitis, a condition that causes bladder pain and frequent urination. The study aims to see if acupuncture can help relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life for these patients. If you are a woman between the ages of 30 and 65 who has been diagnosed with interstitial cystitis and has been experiencing pelvic pain or urinary symptoms for more than six months, you may be eligible to participate.

Participants in this study can expect to receive acupuncture treatment, which involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the skin, a practice used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine. The study is currently recruiting participants from February to July 2024, and it is important to note that individuals with certain conditions, such as skin infections or those who have previously had acupuncture, will not be included. This trial could provide valuable information about acupuncture as a potential treatment option for interstitial cystitis.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • who diagnosed IC/BPS
• • between 30-65 years old
• • female
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patients who do not meet the IC/BPS diagnostic criteria,
• • who have previously received acupuncture treatment,
• • who have localized skin infections involving the acupuncture areas,
• • who have bleeding diathesis and who use anticoagulant drugs,
• • who cannot comply with the treatment and follow-up schedule will not be included in the study.