Acupuncture First for IC/BPS (NCT06366269)
Acupuncture as First-line Therapy for Patients With Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if acupuncture in addition to behavioral changes can better treat in women with bladder pain syndrome (also known as interstitial cystitis) that have not received other treatments. The main question it aims to answer is: Does acupuncture improve pain symptoms on the Interstitial Cystitis Index? Researchers will compare six (6) weeks behavioral management alone to behavioral management and acupuncture. Participants will * complete surveys about their bladder pain symptoms * make behavioral changes that have been shown to improve bladder pain symptoms * attend six (6) weekly acupuncture sessions * attend six (6) weekly physical therapy sessions after finishing acupuncture
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: University Hospitals — Cleveland, Ohio
Age range: 18 Years to 89 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Acupuncture (OTHER)
- Behavioral management (BEHAVIORAL)
- Physical therapy (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 (1 Sites)
- University Hospitals — Cleveland, Ohio
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (216) 286-0603
Email: Jessica.AbouZeki@UHhospitals.org
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.