Investigation of the Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Patients Diagnosed With Interstitial Cystitis
NCT ID: NCT06232200
Last Updated: 2025-04-27
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
26 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2024-01-01
2025-01-01
Brief Summary
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The International Continence Society (ICS) defines bladder pain syndrome as "a complaint of suprapubic pain due to bladder filling accompanied by urinary system symptoms such as increased daytime and nighttime urinary frequency as a result of the exclusion of proven urinary infection or other obvious pathologies." Acupuncture is an important treatment method of traditional Chinese medicine that has been used for more than 2500 years and is performed by placing needles at specific points on the skin.
In the literature, clinical studies have been conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of acupuncture in Interstitial Cystitis and its effectiveness in relieving symptoms has been demonstrated. In the light of these data, our aim in our multi-centered study is to investigate the effectiveness of acupuncture in relieving symptoms and improving the quality of life in patients diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis.
In our study, patients who applied to the Urology Clinic between 01.02.2024 and 01.07.2024 with pelvic pain or discomfort lasting more than 6 months and lower urinary tract symptoms such as frequent urination, dysuria and nocturia will be examined and evaluated with suspicion of Interstitial Cystitis diagnosis.
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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NA
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
NONE
Study Groups
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CONTROL GROUP
REGULAR TREATMENT
No interventions assigned to this group
ACUPUNCTUR GROUP
Acupuncture application will be performed by bilateral needling of The Sanyinjiao (SP6), Yin Ling Quan (SP9), Zu San Li, "Leg Three Mile" (ST36) , Tai Chong (LIV3), Hegu (LI4), Taixi (KID3) , Zhongliao (BL33) and Guan Yuan (CV4) acupuncture points using sterile, disposable metal acupuncture needles. The needles will remain in place for approximately 20 minutes during the treatment, a total of 8 sessions are planned, 2 per week.
ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture application will be performed by bilateral needling of The Sanyinjiao (SP6), Yin Ling Quan (SP9), Zu San Li, "Leg Three Mile" (ST36) , Tai Chong (LIV3), Hegu (LI4), Taixi (KID3) , Zhongliao (BL33) and Guan Yuan (CV4) acupuncture points using sterile, disposable metal acupuncture needles. The needles will remain in place for approximately 20 minutes during the treatment, a total of 8 sessions are planned, 2 per week.
Interventions
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ACUPUNCTURE
Acupuncture application will be performed by bilateral needling of The Sanyinjiao (SP6), Yin Ling Quan (SP9), Zu San Li, "Leg Three Mile" (ST36) , Tai Chong (LIV3), Hegu (LI4), Taixi (KID3) , Zhongliao (BL33) and Guan Yuan (CV4) acupuncture points using sterile, disposable metal acupuncture needles. The needles will remain in place for approximately 20 minutes during the treatment, a total of 8 sessions are planned, 2 per week.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* between 30-65 years old
* female
Exclusion 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.
30 Years
65 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Medipol University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ali Ihsan Memmi
Medical Doctor
Locations
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istanbul Çam Sakura city hospital
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Sonmez MG, Kozanhan B. Complete response to acupuncture therapy in female patients with refractory interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome. Ginekol Pol. 2017;88(2):61-67. doi: 10.5603/GP.a2017.0013.
Other Identifiers
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34043404
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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