Acupuncture for Overactive Bladder in Adults

Effectiveness and Safety of Acupuncture for Overactive Bladder in Adults: A Random Control Clinical Trial

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for treating overactive bladder in adults.

This randomized, controlled trial is aimed to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture in the treatment of overactive bladder (OAB) in adults. Eligible participants will be randomly allocated to acupuncture or sham acupuncture.

To minimize the evaluation bias, the outcome assessors and statisticians will be masked to treatment allocation besides participants.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Present symptoms of urinary frequency and urgency for more than 3 months.
• With a total score of more than 3 points on the overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS) and a score of more than 2 points on question 3 of OABSS.

Exclusion Criteria:

• With other lower urinary tract disorders (e.g. urinary tract infection, bladder outlet obstruction, neurogenic bladder, interstitial cystitis, etc.)
• With previous pelvic floor surgery or a post-void residual urine volume more than 100 mL.
• With neurological disease or psychiatric illness.
• Taking medications affecting lower urinary tract function.
• With contraindications to acupuncture.
• Pregnant women.