Acupuncture Treatment for Lower Motor Neuron-Related Neurogenic Bladder: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsInternational Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Experimental group:Acupuncture;Control group:Sham acupuncture; CONDITION: Neurogenic bladder PRIMARY OUTCOME: Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score; SECONDARY OUTCOME: Urodynamics;Color Doppler Ultrasound of the Urinary Tract;Urination Diary;Neurogenic Bladder Symptom Score‐Short Form;Traditional Chinese Medicine Syndrome Points; INCLUSION CRITERIA: (1) Patients with confirmed lower motor neuron damage resulting from spinal cord injury, pelvic disease, or a history of surgery, meeting the aforementioned diagnostic criteria of both traditional Chinese and Western medicine. (2) Residual urine volume >100 mL and increased bladder capacity. (3) Age 18–75 years. (4) Disease duration of 1–6 months. (5) Stable condition, alert and oriented, and able to cooperate with treatment and assessment. (6) No prior acupuncture‐related treatment prior to enrollment. (7) Voluntary participation and signing of the informed consent form.
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First added on: Aug 08, 2026