Ancient cupping therapy tested on brain oxygen levels – surprising results?
NCT ID NCT06540781
First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This completed study tested whether wet cupping therapy (a traditional practice where small cuts are made and blood is drawn) can increase oxygen levels in the brain. Forty healthy adults aged 18–65 had their brain oxygen measured with a special device before, during, and after the therapy. The goal was to see if this therapy could one day help stroke patients recover, but this early study only looked at healthy volunteers.
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Kayseri City Hospital
Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)
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