To compare the Effect of Cupping Therapy versus Myofascial Release in Mechanical Low Back Pain

Efficacy of Cupping Therapy versus Myofascial Release in Mechanical Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2022/09/045230

Enrollment

Registered

2022-09-05

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-05-29

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M959- Acquired deformity of musculoskeletal system, unspecified Health Condition 2: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue

Interventions

Intervention1: Cupping Therapy: In Group A manual suction pump and four Plastic cups, estimate one will be utilized for the interventions. The cups will be applied to the lower back, parallel to L1 to

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 25 to 55 years 2. Both males and females 3. Low Back Pain >= 2-3 weeks 4. Low Back pain without neurological deficit 5. No previous treatment with cupping therapy for low back pain

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Radiating Pain with neurological deficit 2. Previous history of any injury, trauma, fracture, surgery, infection, tumor in lumbar spine 3. Pregnancy 4. Recent motor vehicle accident including lumbar spine 5. Osteoporosis 6. Contraindication to cupping therapy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
â?¢Modified Oswestry Low Back Disability Index Questionnaire (MODI)Timepoint: 3 times for 2 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
â?¢ Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)Timepoint: 3 times for 2 weeks	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactSunita Sharma

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

drsunita.sharma@mmumullana.org9467633734

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026