Plain-English translation of NCT07183683 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing two different ways to stimulate acupuncture points on your inner ankle to see if they can help ease bladder symptoms caused by multiple sclerosis. You would receive either electrical stimulation (using a TENS device), manual pressure (acupressure), or routine care alone over a 5-week period. Researchers want to understand whether these approaches are safe, feasible, and actually help women with MS who struggle with bladder control.
Many women with MS develop neurogenic bladder dysfunction—a condition where the nerves that control the bladder stop working properly, causing urgency, frequent urination, and incontinence. Current treatments have limited effectiveness, and researchers are exploring whether stimulating specific nerve points might offer a new, non-invasive option to improve bladder symptoms.
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If you are selected, you will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: electrical stimulation of acupuncture points on your inner ankle twice daily, manual pressure (acupressure) on the same points twice daily, or routine care alone. The active treatment groups will perform their stimulation for 5 weeks, and you will complete questionnaires about your bladder symptoms. Some participants will also be asked to participate in interviews to share your personal experience with the treatment.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 25, 2026 · Not medical advice
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