Moxibustion for Nocturia
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Acupoint Moxibustion for Nocturia: A Pilot Study
Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital
100 participants
Jan 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
Nocturia, the interruption of sleep due to nighttime voiding, severely compromises quality of life, emotional health, and overall well-being when occurring twice or more per night. Given that some patients experience inadequate responses to conventional Western therapies or harbor concerns about the long-term side effects of pharmaceuticals, many are turning to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for alternative solutions. This study utilized a randomized clinical trial design to investigate the efficacy and safety of acupoint moxibustion for nocturia.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Patients aged 40 years or older.
- Experiencing two or more nocturia episodes per night.
Exclusion Criteria6
- Active urinary tract infection (UTI).
- Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (defined as HbA1c > 6.5%).
- Presence of a neurogenic bladder caused by conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, stroke, spinal cord injury, or nerve damage resulting from major pelvic surgery.
- Severe congestive heart failure (New York Heart Association \[NYHA\] functional class > II).
- Use of other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapies for nocturia symptoms within the past month (30 days).
- Pregnant women.
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Interventions
Apply moxibustion on acupoint
Locations(1)
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NCT07598227