Electroacupuncture on Postoperative Urinary Retention After Radical Surgery for Cervical Cancer (NCT07253194) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Electroacupuncture on Postoperative Urinary Retention After Radical Surgery for Cervical Cancer
208 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective, blinded, single-center, randomized controlled trial. Investigators will include 208 patients with postoperative urinary retention (POUR) after radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer who have a clear diagnosis and meet the screening criteria. Participants will be randomly divided into the electroacupuncture（EA）group and the sham EA group according to a 1:1 ratio. Each group consists of 104 patients, and all participants will be required to sign a written informed consent form. The TEAS group will be treated with EA based on conventional treatment, and the shamEA group will be treated with sham EA based on conventional treatment. The main outcomes will be to calculate the proportion of patients who successfully removed the urinary catheter, and the secondary indicators will include the change in post-void residual (PVR) volume of the bladder, assessment of urinary tract infection (UTI), and quality of life assessment according to the EORTC QLQ-C30 scale. Evaluation of participant-reported expectations, blinding, compliance, and safety will also be conducted. All analyses will be conducted in accordance with the intention-to-treat principle.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ① 18 to 70 years old;
* ② Anticipated survival of at least 6 months;
* ③ Met the diagnostic criteria for POUR of cervical cancer, and the duration of POUR is less than 6 months;
* ④ No serious urinary system disease in the past, and no urinary retention before operation;
* ⑤ Karnofsky functional status score (KPS) ≥ 70 points;
* ⑥ Stable vital signs, no serious mental illness, capable of daily living, able to cooperate in completing all treatments and examinations;
* ⑦ Voluntarily participate and sign a written informed consent form.
Exclusion Criteria:
* ① Obstructive urinary retention, such as urethral stricture or stones induced urinary system diseases;
* ② Merge other serious systemic diseases, and advanced cachexia patients;
* ③ Patients who are intolerant to electrical stimulation therapy, such as those with pacemakers installed;
* ④ With psychiatric disorder or severe cognitive impairment;
* ⑤ Severe skin damage, infection, and ulceration at the treatment site;
* ⑥ Those who are participating in other acupuncture or drug clinical trials.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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The response rate of participants who will successfully remove the urinary catheter