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Comparison of Cupping Therapy and Laser Therapy for Hamstring Pain and Flexibility in Students

Immediate and short term (24hour) effects of myofascial cupping and therapeutic laser therapy on pain, pressure pain threshold, and range of motion in university students with active hamstring trigger points. A randomized controlled trial - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/106423
Enrollment
128
Registered
2026-03-17
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-03-30

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A Myofascial Cupping Therapy Group: Participants allocated to this Group will undergo pre-test assessment, and then the researcher will get a signed consent form from the partic

Sponsors

Shiwani Rai
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: University students aged 18 30 years, Both males and females, Presence of at least one active hamstring trigger point, Pain on palpation, Restricted hamstring flexibility.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: History of hamstring tear (last 6 months), Neurological disorders, Skin infections or wounds over treatment area, Bleeding disorders, Current physiotherapy treatment for hamstring pain.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain Intensity (By using Numerical Pain Rating Scale) Range of Motion (By using Universal Goniometer)Timepoint: Pretest Assessment (0 DAY) Post Test Assessment (1 day) Follow-Up Assessment (24 hours after the treatment)—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pressure Pain Threshold (By using Pressure Algometer)Timepoint: Pretest Assessment (0 DAY) Post Test Assessment (1 day) Follow-Up Assessment (24 hours after the treatment)—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactShiwani Rai

Lovely Professional University

varun.26576@lpu.co.in8360374990

Outcome results

None listed

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