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Could moving cupping cups beat stationary ones for back pain?

NCT ID NCT07702617

Symptom relief Sponsor: Lahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 48 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Nov 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 30 to 40 years. (21) * Both male and female genders (15) * Patients experiencing LBP with a score of at least 3/10 on the NPRS (22) * For more than three months (22). * Individuals whose workstations have not been ergonomically designed and who have not previously received structured ergonomic interventions related to workplace layout, task design, or load modification also involving home tasks and daily activities. (31) Exclusion Criteria: * \* Subjects with lower body condition (i.e., spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, or intervertebral disk derangement) (15) * Subjects with a history of cancer (15) * Subjects experiencing referred leg symptoms (15) * Subjects with any current local or systemic infections, vascular disease, including varicose veins (17) * History of spine surgery or spinal tumor (17).

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Chronic low-back pain (CLBP)

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Locations

  • Sehat Medical Complex

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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