Segmental Acupuncture for Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections. A Randomised Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and hypothesis

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common medical problem and prophylaxis of recurrent UTIs is an ongoing clinical challenge. In the present study we examined whether acupuncture is able to prevent recurrent UTIs in women.

Methods

This multicentre randomised controlled trial, based at a University clinic and private acupuncture clinics, recruited women suffering from recurrent uncomplicated UTIs. Participants were randomised to the acupuncture group or control group. Acupuncture therapy consisted of 12 treatments over a period of 18 weeks, using a set of predefined body and ear acupuncture points. Cranberry products were recommended to all participants as standard of care.

Results

A total of 137 women were randomised (68 acupuncture, 69

SUBMITTER: Ots T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380642 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature