The Effects of Stretching Versus Static and Dynamic Cupping on Lumbar Range of Motion

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Stiffness; Spine

In brief

The objective of this study is to fill gaps in the literature regarding the effectiveness of cupping therapy on lumbar stiffness. Participants will be recruited from the University of South Carolina and from local clinics in Columbia, South Carolina. Individuals will be classified based on lumbar range of motion limitations, and then they will be equally dispersed into three treatment groups via stratified randomization. These groups include dynamic cupping, static cupping, or stretching. All participants will be assessed prior to selected treatment to obtain baseline values for four measures: back range of motion (BROM), pain pressure threshold (PPT), active straight leg raise (ASLR), and numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). Participants will be given each measure directly after treatment, followed by a follow-up measurement 24 hours after treatment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04230850

Run by

University of South Carolina

People needed

45

Starts

2020-01-20

Expected to finish

2020-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2020-11-16

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 18 years or older, 50 degrees or less of lumbar flexion

You may not qualify if…

• Cancer, organ failure, collagen disorders, deep vein thrombosis, pacemakers, bleeding disorders, recent fever

Where it is running

• University of South Carolina — Columbia, South Carolina, United States

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