NCT07183683 Stimulation of Acupuncture Points in Female Patients With Multiple Sclerosis and Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction
| NCT ID | NCT07183683 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Charite University, Berlin, Germany |
| Condition | Neurogenic Bladder Dysfunction |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-09 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-12-30 |
Trial Parameters
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Brief Summary
Electrical vs. manual stimulation: The study compares two types of acupuncture - one using mild electrical currents and one using just manual no-needle techniques in the treatment of urinary bladder disfunction. The study focuses on women diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) who also have neurogenic bladder dysfunction - a condition where the bladder doesn't work properly due to nerve damage.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients, aged 18-60 years, with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and an Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) score ≤ 6 * Stable immunomodulatory MS therapy for at least 3 months prior to enrollment * Presence of at least 3 out of the following 6 criteria indicative of overactive bladder dysfunction: urgency, daytime urinary frequency \>10 times, nocturia \>1 time per night, post-void dribbling, incontinence, or delayed initiation of micturition * Participants must be willing and cognitively and linguistically capable of adhering to the study protocol, performing the study interventions, and completing the required study documentation * Capacity to provide informed consent, and provision of written consent for both written and electronic data collection and participation in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Acute MS relapse within the last 3 months prior to individual study entry * Planned change in immunomodulatory therapy during the study pe