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N/ACompleted· 52 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Dry Cupping +1 moreother
Likely dose
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The Short-Term Effects of Dry Cupping the Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles in Individuals With Non-specific Low Back Pain: A Single-Blind Randomized Trial

Lakehead University·interventional·Posted Jun 24, 2024·Updated Jul 24, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Dry Cupping and Placebo Dry Cupping for Non-specific Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 52 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This pilot study will investigate the effects of dry cupping the lumbar paraspinal muscles on lumbar spine on range of motion (ROM), blood flow as indicated by skin temperature, subjective pain, pressure pain threshold, perceived treatment effect and overall function in individuals experiencing Non-specific low back pain (NSLBP). The intervention will occur across three treatment sessions, scheduled approximately 48 hours apart. Both an intervention and placebo group will be used an a pre-/post- comparison will be conducted.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsNon-specific Low Back Pain
CountriesCanada
Collaborators--

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
20252026
First PostedJun 24, 2024
Enrollment StartNov 1, 2024
Primary CompletionApr 4, 2025
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 5 monthsPosted 2.0 years ago

Interventions

Dry Cuppingother

Dry cupping treatment session, using 4 regular plastic cups on the lumbar spine for 10 minutes.

Placebo Dry Cuppingother

Dry cupping treatment session, using 4 plastic cups with two 2 mm holes drilled in either side of them, on the lumbar spine for 10 minutes.