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Comparing efficacy of two cupping methods for nerve pain running from back down to the leg.

Effectiveness of dry cupping therapy versus myofascial cupping therapy on sciatica. A randomized clinical trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2024/07/070033
Enrollment
60
Registered
2024-07-05
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-07-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Dry cupping therapy Myofascial cupping therapy: Dry cupping therapy Group Position of the patient Patient will be placed comfortably in a prone position prior to the session supported

Sponsors

Anmol Mall
Lead Sponsor
DrReema Rasotra
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with Sciatica from last 6 months. Patients having sciatica due to PIVD lumbar spondylolisthesis. Sciatica due to lower limb musculature. Complaining of radiating pain from back to anterior thigh muscles, posterior thigh muscles, buttocks and calf muscle, posterolateral or anterolateral ankle and toe.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with a recent history of trauma or surgery involving the lumbar or pelvic region within the past six months. Patients with severe medical conditions such as uncontrolled hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, or neurological disorders. Individuals with contraindications to cupping therapy, such as skin conditions, bleeding disorders, or allergies to cupping materials. Patients with cognitive impairment or uncooperative patients. Patients with impaired sensations Patients with psychological disorders. Pregnant women.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
visual analog scaleTimepoint: At baseline After 2 weeks End of 4 weeks

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
range of motion manual muscle testingTimepoint: baseline after 2 weeks end of 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrReema Rasotra

Lovely professional university

rasotra1@gmail.com9888706015

Outcome results

None listed

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