Effect of electro-acupuncture on postpartum urinary retention: a protocol for multicenter, randomized and placebo-controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Postpartum urinary retention (PUR) is a common and clinically relevant complication after delivery. Although urinary catheterization can provide temporary relief from voiding disorders, it is associated with discomfort, pain, potential urethral trauma, and an increased risk of urinary tract infection. Preliminary randomized and observational studies have suggested that acupuncture may facilitate voiding and early bladder recovery in PUR; however, the current evidence base remains limited by small sample sizes, heterogeneous methods, and risk of bias. To address these gaps, we designed a multicenter, randomized, sham-controlled clinical trial to evaluate whether electroacupuncture (EA) reduces the incidence of PUR and improves early bladder recovery.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Dou Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12677064 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature