Effect of dry cupping on foot diabetic neuropathy

Evaluation of dry cupping on diabetic neuropathy of lower limbs

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20131214015790N4

Enrollment

Registered

2021-08-01

Start date

2021-08-06

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-08-30

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Conditions

Diabetic polyneuropathy. Diabetic polyneuropathy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Cupping therapy for 10 minutes 3 times a week on the sole of the right foot for 8 weeks. For this purpose, the balloon glass (suitable for the sole of the foot) is

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

40 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Type 2 diabetes mellitus Age 20 to 70 years modified Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score (mTCNS) above 8

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Non-diabetic neuropathy (thyroid disease, lumbar or cervical radiculopathy and alcoholism) Coagulation disorders Use of anticoagulants Having a diabetic foot ulcer Pregnancy and lactation

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Modified Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score (mTCNS). Timepoint: At the beginning of the study, weeks 4 and 8. Method of measurement: modified Toronto Clinical Neuropathy Score (mTCNS) tool.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactAkbar Razaghi

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

razaghimd@gmail.com+98 34 3211 0124

Outcome results

None listed

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