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.
Age 18 or older Prior PC diagnosis No evidence of Prostate Cancer Clinically meaningful nocturia, defined as ≥2 nocturia episodes every night for the past month
Exclusion Criteria:
<1 month since completion of PC treatment (surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, ADT) Score of ≥5 on the STOP-Bang questionnaire indicative of high risk of moderate-to severe obstructive sleep apnea Other untreated primary sleep disorder (e.g. delayed/advanced sleep phase syndrome) Untreated primary psychiatric disorder (e.g. bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse, dementia) Initiation of new medications for urinary symptoms in the past 4 weeks Altered dosing of medications for urinary symptoms in the past 4 weeks Plan to initiate/change medications or other treatments (e.g. surgery, behavioral intervention, complementary therapies) for urinary symptoms during the study Implanted electronically charged medical device Unable to provide consent for himself Unwilling to adhere to all study-related procedures
