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Cupping for sore muscles: small study tests recovery boost

NCT ID NCT06900556

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Saskatchewan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether dry cupping (placing suction cups on the skin) after exercise helps muscles recover faster. Ten healthy adults who were used to arm training did a muscle-damaging workout, then received either real cupping or a placebo version. Researchers measured strength, swelling, and soreness to see if cupping made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry cupping with suction
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, drug-free way to ease muscle soreness after exercise.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early study with only 10 people. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be no better than placebo.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

10 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * 18-35 years old * Experienced with upper arm resistance training for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions that might make exercise dangerous (determined by "yes" answers to the "Get Active Questionnaire") * Open wounds, scars, eczema, or other skin sensitivities on the biceps area

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Muscle damage

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan

    Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N5B2, Canada

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