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Study NCT ID:
NCT02747420
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2021-01-26
First Post:
2016-04-19
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
PTNS Versus Sham Efficacy in Treatment of BPS
Sponsor:
Organization:
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