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Table 2 Inclusion criteria

From: Acupuncture for chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

1. History of pain perceived in the prostate region and absence of other lower urinary tract pathology for a minimum of three of the past 6 months. In addition, any associated lower urinary tract symptoms, sexual function, and psychological factors should be addressed. Physical examinations, urine analyses, and urine cultures will be performed for all subjects

2. Age 18 to 50 years.

3. NIH Chronic Prostatitis Symptom Index (NIH-CPSI) total score ≥15

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