Ancient hijama therapy tested for PCOS relief
NCT ID NCT07169292
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether wet cupping (Hijama) can improve menstrual regularity, reduce pain, and boost fertility in women with PCOS. Sixty women aged 20-40 will be randomly assigned to receive three monthly cupping sessions or standard lifestyle advice. Researchers will track changes in cycle length, bleeding, pain, and pregnancy rates over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- wet cupping (Hijama) therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to help regulate periods and reduce pain in women with PCOS.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 60 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the procedure carries minor risks like bruising or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
Riyadh, Central, 13249, Saudi Arabia
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