Cupping vs. scraping: which eases back pain better?
NCT ID NCT07685340
First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two non-drug treatments—dry dynamic cupping and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)—for people with chronic myofascial low back pain lasting more than three months. Over two weeks, participants receive three sessions per week of one therapy. Researchers measure changes in pain intensity, physical disability, and lower back mobility to see which approach offers greater relief.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- dry dynamic cupping and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- What this could lead to
- If one method proves more effective, it could offer a better non-drug option for managing chronic low back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage comparison with only 48 participants, so results may not apply broadly. Both treatments are manual therapies with limited evidence.
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Conditions
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Mediplex Healthcare Center, Rawalpindi
RECRUITINGRawalpindi, Punjab Province, 46000, Pakistan