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Comparison Of Myofascial Release and Dry Cupping in Non-specific low back pain

Effect of Myofascial Release Versus Dry Cupping on Hamstring Tightness In Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/10/095757
Enrollment
36
Registered
2025-10-08
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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: Dry Cupping session will last for 35-45 minutes per session with 6 sessions over a period of 2 weeks. Control Intervention1: Myofascial Release: Myofascial Release session

Sponsors

Krupa J Metgud
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 All genders between age group 0f 18 to 40 years 2 subjects with non specific low back pain more than 3 months 3 Pain intensity between 3 and 8 according to the numeric pain rating scale. 4 Minimum 20 degrees of flexion at knee while performing active knee extension test 5 willingness of the participants

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Subjects with any surgery or recent fracture of the lumbar spine and lower limb. (6 months) 2 Subjects receiving muscle relaxants and NSAIDS 3 Low back pain with radiation to buttock, thigh or leg 4 Signs of serious pathology of the spine (e.g.inflammatory diseases, infection or tumours) 5 Any bleeding disorders and hypersensitive skin 6 Any previous hamstring injuries 7 Subjects who are a part of any fitness program such as yoga aerobics or dance like Zumba.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1.Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire (MODQ) 2.Active Knee Extension Test (AKET)Timepoint: Measures functional disability 6 sessions over period of 2 weeks Measures hamstring flexibility 6 sessions over period of 2 weeks—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
3.Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) 4.Range of Motion Lumbar InclinometerTimepoint: Measures pain intensity 6 sessions over period of 2 weeks Measures lumbar spine mobility 6 sessions over period of 2 weeks—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKrupa J Metgud

KLE Institute Of Physiotherapy Near Kle Hospital Nehru Nagar Belagavi Karnataka ( India ) 590010

apeksha_hungund@klekipt.edu.in08310725829

Outcome results

None listed

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