Could moving cupping cups beat stationary ones for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07702617

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two types of dry cupping—static (cups held still) and dynamic (cups moved over the skin)—for people with chronic low back pain. About 48 adults aged 30 to 40 with persistent pain will receive one of the two techniques alongside standard care. Researchers will measure changes in pain, spinal movement, and daily function to see which method works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance: dry cupping therapy (static or dynamic)
What this could lead to: If one technique proves more effective, it could offer a simple, non-drug option for managing chronic low back pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 48 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Cupping can cause bruising or discomfort.

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CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN (CLBP)

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Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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