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Prospective randomized trial using laser acupuncture versus desmopressin in the treatment of nocturnal enuresis.

Radmayr C, Schlager A, Studen M, Bartsch G

European urology1 Aug 2001Cited by 41 (Europe PMC)

PMID11528199 (opens in a new tab)DOI10.1159/000049773 (opens in a new tab)PepBankPUB-11528199
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  1. 01HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In children with primary nocturnal enuresis, complete success was 75% with desmopressin versus 65% with laser acupuncture after at least 6 months.

    In plain wordsIn children with enuresis, complete success was 75% with desmopressin versus 65% with laser acupuncture after at least 6 months.

    Peptide
    Desmopressin
    Outcome
    Not applicableComplete success
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Laser acupuncture
    Outcome group
    Enuresis · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    Complete success rate
    75%
    desmopressin, at least 6 months
    Complete success rate
    65%
    laser acupuncture, 6 months

    Source sentences

    Summary
    After a minimum follow-up period of 6 months reevaluation revealed a complete success rate of 75% in the desmopressin-treated group.
    3 context sentences
    Summary · context
    On the other hand, 6 months after laser acupuncture, 65% of the randomized children were completely dry.
    Summary · context
    Forty children aged over 5 years presenting with primary nocturnal enuresis underwent a previous evaluation of their voiding function to assure normal voiding patterns and a high nighttime urine production.
    Summary · context
    Then the children were randomized into two groups: group A children were treated with desmopressin alone, and group B children underwent laser acupuncture.
  2. 02HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In children with enuresis, an additional 10% in each treatment group had more than 50% fewer wet nights.

    In plain wordsIn children with enuresis, an additional 10% with desmopressin and 10% with laser acupuncture had more than 50% fewer wet nights.

    Peptide
    Desmopressin
    Outcome
    DecreaseWet nights reduced by more than half
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Laser acupuncture
    Outcome group
    Enuresis · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    Additional children with >50% fewer wet nights
    10%
    desmopressin
    Additional children with >50% fewer wet nights
    10%
    laser acupuncture

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Additional 10% of the children had a reduction of their wet nights of more than 50%.
    4 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Another 10% had a reduction of the enuresis frequency of more than 50% per week.
    Summary · context
    After a minimum follow-up period of 6 months reevaluation revealed a complete success rate of 75% in the desmopressin-treated group.
    Summary · context
    Forty children aged over 5 years presenting with primary nocturnal enuresis underwent a previous evaluation of their voiding function to assure normal voiding patterns and a high nighttime urine production.
    Summary · context
    Then the children were randomized into two groups: group A children were treated with desmopressin alone, and group B children underwent laser acupuncture.
  3. 03HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In children with nocturnal enuresis, nonresponse was 20% with desmopressin versus 15% with laser acupuncture.

    In plain wordsIn children with nocturnal enuresis, nonresponse was 20% with desmopressin versus 15% with laser acupuncture.

    Peptide
    Desmopressin
    Outcome
    Direction not reportedNonresponse
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Laser acupuncture
    Outcome group
    Enuresis · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Measurements

    Nonresponse
    20%
    desmopressin
    Nonresponse
    15%
    laser acupuncture

    Source sentences

    Summary
    20% of the children in the desmopressin-treated group did not respond at all as compared with 15% in the acupuncture-treated group.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Forty children aged over 5 years presenting with primary nocturnal enuresis underwent a previous evaluation of their voiding function to assure normal voiding patterns and a high nighttime urine production.
    Summary · context
    Then the children were randomized into two groups: group A children were treated with desmopressin alone, and group B children underwent laser acupuncture.
  4. 04HumanRandomized controlled trialEfficacy outcome

    In children with nocturnal enuresis, response rates did not differ significantly between desmopressin and laser acupuncture.

    In plain wordsIn children with nocturnal enuresis, response rates did not differ significantly between desmopressin and laser acupuncture.

    Peptide
    Desmopressin
    Outcome
    No significant changeResponse rates
    Study

    n: not reported in source

    Comparator
    Laser acupuncture
    Outcome group
    Enuresis · Kidney and urinary
    Studied dose
    Dose not stated

    Source sentences

    Summary
    Statistical evaluation revealed no significant differences among the response rates in both groups.
    2 context sentences
    Summary · context
    Forty children aged over 5 years presenting with primary nocturnal enuresis underwent a previous evaluation of their voiding function to assure normal voiding patterns and a high nighttime urine production.
    Summary · context
    Then the children were randomized into two groups: group A children were treated with desmopressin alone, and group B children underwent laser acupuncture.

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    28 Oct 2026, 02:03 UTC

    Study results updated

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    27 Oct 2026, 16:35 UTC

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