An Acupuncture Study for Prostate Cancer Survivors With Urinary Issues (NCT05540392)
Nocturia in Prostate Cancer Survivors - Acupuncture Pilot Study (NOCTURNAL)
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this study is to test whether acupuncture can improve nocturia in prostate cancer survivors. This is the first time acupuncture is being studied for nocturia in prostate cancer survivors. Researchers will see if acupuncture is a practical treatment option for prostate cancer survivors with nocturia. The study will also look at the effect acupuncture has on nocturia and other symptoms prostate cancer survivors experience such as insomnia, hot flashes, anxiety, depression, tiredness (fatigue), sexual dysfunction, and cognitive (mental) difficulties.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Acupuncture (PROCEDURE)
- Waitlist Control (OTHER)
- Questionnaires (OTHER)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (8 Sites)
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge — Basking Ridge, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth — Middletown, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen — Montvale, New Jersey
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Suffolk - Commack — Commack, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester — Harrison, New York
- MSK at Ralph Lauren (Consent Only) — New York, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center — New York, New York
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau — Uniondale, New York
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (800) 525-2225
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.