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Comparing the Immediate Effects of Cupping Therapy and Stretching on Hamstring Tightness in Gym-Enthusiasts

A study to assess the immediate effectiveness of cupping therapy and post-facilitation stretching technique on hamstring tightness in gym enthusiasts-A Comparative Intervention Study - NIL

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/04/109703
Enrollment
50
Registered
2026-04-29
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-06-01

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Cupping therapy: Cups will be applied over the hamstring muscles, and it is given for 10 minutes for one day. Intervention2: post-facilitation stretching: This technique is applied to t

Sponsors

Umang Varasada
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Positive 90-90 degree active knee extension test (symptoms include hamstring tightness, pain, and decreased flexibility).

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Arthritis of the hip or knee joints. Recent lower limb injury or surgical implants. Pre-existing vascular disorders (e.g., varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis). Refusal to participate or sign informed consent.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Range of motion of the knee, 90-90 hamstring tightness testTimepoint: at baseline and immediately after giving the treatment.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NILTimepoint: NIL—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactUmang Varasada

Marwadi University

umang1215varasada@gmail.com8320808813

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026