Chronic medical conditions. Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99)
Conditions
Interventions
Cupping clinic was approved by the Faculty and the University.
A clinical trial study (Quasi-experimental study) with pre-test, the intervention by cupping, and post-test was done..
Cupping clinic was approved by the Faculty and the University.
A clinical trial study (Quasi-experimental study) with pre-test, the intervention by cupping, and post-test was done.
Sponsors
Yousef Abdul-Latif Jameel Chair for Prophetic Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: include all adult patients (18-60 years) referred for chronic conditions, fully understand the research process and willing to provide informed consent. Exclusion criteria: Patients will be excluded from the study if they were using medication on regular basis, if they not willing to comply with the study protocol or if they had mental illnesses that interfere with completing the study.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Scoring of the various continuous Health related Quality of Life (HRQOL ) domains according to the WHOQOL-BREF at the baseline and one month after cupping treatment. R. Timepoint: After cupping, Post -test Scoring of the various continuous Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL ) domains. Method of measurement: HRQOL WHO The WHOQOL-BREF contains 26 questions, two of which are general and 24 that assess four domains, namely physical health, psychological health, social relationships, and environmental domains. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Improve general condition, decrease pain. Timepoint: After the wet cupping. Method of measurement: Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Saudi Arabia
Contacts
Public ContactProf. Soad Al Jaouni
Yousef Abdul-Latif Jameel
Outcome results
None listed