Acupuncture First for IC/BPS

Recruiting N/A Interventional Study
Bladder Pain Syndrome Interstitial Cystitis
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
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At a Glance
Age
18 – 89
Sex
Any
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
34 (estimated)
Sponsor
University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center · Other
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About This Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if acupuncture in addition to behavioral changes can better treat in women with bladder pain syndrome (also known as interstitial cystitis) that have not received other treatments. The main question it aims to answer is: Does acupuncture improve pain symptoms on the Interstitial Cystitis Index? Researchers will compare six (6) weeks behavioral managemen…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Meets American Urologic Association (AUA) criteria for interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS): "An unpleasant sensation (pain, pressure, discomfort) perceived to be related to the urinary bladder, associated with lower urinary tract symptoms of more than 6 weeks …
Contacts

Jessica Abou Zeki

216-286-0603

Jessica.AbouZeki@UHhospitals.org

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Gabriella Rustia, MD

216-202-0597

gabriella.rustia@uhhospitals.org

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