The Study of Electrical Acupuncture Stimulation Therapy for Postprostatectomy Incontinence

Participants received acupuncture at bilateral Baliao. After skin disinfection, sterile adhesive pads were placed on bilateral Baliao, and acupuncture needles were inserted through the adhesive pads. Following needle insertion, small, equal manipulations of twirling, lifting, and thrusting were performed on all needles to reach de qi. Electrodes from the electroacupuncture apparatus were attached transversely to the needle handles. The electroacupuncture stimulation lasted for 30 minutes with a continuous wave of 2-15 Hz. Participants received 3 treatment sessions per week (ideally every other day) for 6 consecutive weeks, 18 sessions in total.

Participants received sham acupuncture at locations one inch besides bilateral Baliao without needle insertion. Electrodes from the electroacupuncture apparatus were attached transversely to the needle handles. The electroacupuncture stimulation lasted for 30 minutes with a continuous wave of 2-15 Hz. Participants received 3 treatment sessions per week (ideally every other day) for 6 consecutive weeks, 18 sessions in total.