Classification of Cupping Therapy: A Tool for Modernization and Standardization

Al-Bedah, Abdullah M.; Aboushanab, Tamer; Alqaed, Meshari Saleh; Qureshi, Naseem Akhtar; Suhaibani, Imen; Ibrahim, Gazzaffi; Khalil, Mohammed

doi:10.9734/jocamr/2016/27222

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“…In order to collect the information from the selected studies, we used an adapted form 16 in accordance with the recommendations of the Revised Standards for Reporting Interventions in Clinical Trials of Acupuncture (STRICTA) 17 and the classifications of cupping therapy 7 , 18 .…”

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Cupping therapy and chronic back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

Moura

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Cardoso

et al. 2018

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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Objectives:to evaluate the evidence from the literature regarding the effects of cupping therapy on chronic back pain in adults, the most used outcomes to evaluate this condition, the protocol used to apply the intervention and to investigate the effectiveness of cupping therapy on the intensity of chronic back pain. Method:systematic review and meta-analysis carried out by two independent researchers in national and international databases. Reference lists of systematic reviews were also explored. The quality of evidence was assessed according to the Jadad scale. Results:611 studies were identified, of which 16 were included in the qualitative analysis and 10 in the quantitative analysis. Cupping therapy has shown positive results on chronic back pain. There is no standardization in the treatment protocol. The main assessed outcomes were pain intensity, physical incapacity, quality of life and nociceptive threshold before the mechanical stimulus. There was a significant reduction in the pain intensity score through the use of cupping therapy (p = 0.001). Conclusion:cupping therapy is a promising method for the treatment of chronic back pain in adults. There is the need to establish standardized application protocols for this intervention.

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Cupping therapy and chronic back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

Moura

Chaves

Cardoso

et al. 2018

Rev. Latino-Am. Enfermagem

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“…There is no well-defined protocol regarding the suction amount and application time for low back pain in the literature. However, one study suggests that the suction force for musculoskeletal pain is equivalent to 300 millibar, two suctions 50. There is also no consensus for application time, but it is suggested to be between 5 and 10 min 34.…”

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Dry cupping in the treatment of individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain: a protocol for a placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blind study

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BackgroundLow back pain is a very prevalent condition in the population and cupping therapy has been presented as a frequently used non-pharmacological treatment in this population. However, there is a lack of well-designed studies that evaluate the effects of this technique. This protocol describes a placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blind study that aims to evaluate the effect of dry cupping therapy on pain, physical function, trunk range of motion, quality of life and psychological symptoms in individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain.Methods and analysisNinety individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain, aged from 18 to 59 years, will be randomised into two groups: intervention group, which will be submitted to dry cupping therapy application with two suctions; and placebo group which will undergo placebo dry cupping therapy. Both applications will occur bilaterally in parallel to the vertebrae from L1 to L5. The application will be performed once a week for 8 weeks. The volunteers will be evaluated before the treatment (T0), immediately after the first intervention (T1), after 4 weeks of intervention (T4) and after 8 weeks of intervention (T8). The primary outcome will be pain intensity, and secondary outcomes will be physical function, lumbar range of motion, patient expectation, overall perception of effect, quality of life and psychological factors.Ethics and disseminationThis protocol has been approved by the Ethics Committee of FACISA/UFRN (number: 3639814). The results of the study will be disseminated to participants through social networks and will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal and scientific meetings.Trial registration number NCT03909672.

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“…For example, in Chinese medicine, there are various cupping styles including flash cupping, retained cupping, sliding cupping, medicated cupping, cupping with needle retention, bloodletting puncture with cupping and hydrocupping [4]. In the Middle East and Europe, dry and wet cupping are the main types; however, Arabian scholars have categorized cupping into specific styles-based on various technical (e.g., massage cupping), power of suction (e.g., pulsatile cupping), method of suction (e.g., automatic suction cupping), area treated (e.g., abdominal cupping) or purpose (e.g., sports cupping) [30]. Thus, authors should state the overall style or approach of the treatment, in order to help readers contextualize the trial within the range of current clinical practices.…”

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Standards for reporting interventions in clinical trials of cupping (STRICTOC): extending the CONSORT statement

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Background: The standards for reporting interventions in clinical trials of cupping (STRICTOC), in the form of a checklist and explanations for users, were designed to improve reporting of cupping trials, particularly the interventions, and thereby facilitating their interpretation and replication. Methods: A group of clinical experts, methodologists, epidemiologists, and editors has developed this STRICTOC checklist through a comprehensive process, including registration of this guideline, literature review, solicitation of comments, consensus meeting, revision, and finalization. Results: The STRICTOC checklist includes 6 items and 16 sub-items, namely cupping rationale, details of cupping, treatment regimen, other components of treatment, treatment provider background, and control or comparator interventions. Illustrative examples of each item are also provided. Conclusions: It is intended that the STRICTOC, in conjunction with both the main Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) Statement and extension for nonpharmacologic treatment, will raise the reporting quality of clinical trials of cupping. Trial registration We have registered this study on the Enhancing the Quality and Transparency of Health Research (EQUATOR) Network: http://www.equat or-netwo rk.org/libra ry/repor ting-guide lines-under-devel opmen t/repor tingguide lines-under-devel opmen t-for-clini cal-trial s/#STRIC TOC.

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Classification of Cupping Therapy: A Tool for Modernization and Standardization

Cited by 48 publications

References 13 publications

Cupping therapy and chronic back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

Cupping therapy and chronic back pain: systematic review and meta-analysis

Dry cupping in the treatment of individuals with non-specific chronic low back pain: a protocol for a placebo-controlled, randomised, double-blind study

Standards for reporting interventions in clinical trials of cupping (STRICTOC): extending the CONSORT statement

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