CompletedNot Applicable

The Efficacy of Wet Cupping Therapy on Cerebral Oxygenation

Turkey (Türkiye)40 participantsStarted 2025-06-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate the efficacy of wet cupping therapy (WCT) on cerebral oxygenation using the NIRS device. With the demonstration of the positive effect of the WCT on cerebral oxygenation, it was aimed to use it effectively in stroke rehabilitation. In the outpatient clinic setting, firstly the sensor pads of the NIRS device will be attached to the arcus superciliaris (GB14) under the tuber frontalis on both sides. After the measurement is initiated, WCT will be applied to the planum occipitale (DU 20) and to the pars squamosa (GB6-8) of the temporal bone on the sides. Measurement will continue for 10 minutes during and after the WCT application. NIRS and oxygenation measurement data will be compared before, during, and after the WCT application.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy individual * Age 18-65 years * Consent to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Having received cupping therapy in the past 3 months * Contraindications for WCT (such as hemoglobin level below 9.5 g/dL, bleeding disorders, receiving antithrombotic or antiplatelet therapy, INR value above 1.5), * Coexisting chronic conditions and using any medication

What they're measuring

Oxygen levels

Timeframe: Just before WCT application and 10 minutes after the application

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06540781

SponsorKarabuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-01

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