Evaluation of the Efficacy of Acupuncture Combined With Intermittent Catheterization for Postoperative Urinary Retention Due to Neurogenic Bladder Following Radical Hysterectomy for Cervical Cancer

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsInternational Traditional Medicine Clinical Trial Registry
Year 2026
INTERVENTION: Acupuncture Group:Participants receive acupuncture treatment in addition to intermittent catheterization and an a‐blocker (e.g., tamsulosin).;Sham‐Acupuncture Group:Participants receive sham acupuncture treatment in addition to intermittent catheterization and an a‐blocker (e.g., tamsulosin).; CONDITION: MF50.3 Postoperative urinary retention PRIMARY OUTCOME: ?Post‐void residual urine volume (PVR); SECONDARY OUTCOME: Voiding diary;Maximum urinary flow rate (Qmax);First desire to void (FDV);Maximum Cystometric Capacity;Simplified version of the ICIQ‐FLUTS score; INCLUSION CRITERIA: 1.?Patients with a pathologically confirmed diagnosis of cervical cancer who have undergone radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer. 2.Patients who developed urinary retention after catheter removal during routine postoperative follow‐up , with post‐void residual urine volume measured by ultrasound exceeding 100 ml on two consecutive occasions. 3.Aged =18 years. 4.?Patients who are informed and voluntarily sign the informed consent form. 5.Patients with a Karnofsky Performance Status (KPS) score =70 .
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First added on: Jul 25, 2026