Effects Of Vacuum Controlled Static Versus Vacuum Controlled Dynamic Dry Cupping On Pain, Range O… (NCT07702617) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects Of Vacuum Controlled Static Versus Vacuum Controlled Dynamic Dry Cupping On Pain, Range Of Motion And Disability Among Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Pakistan48 participantsStarted 2026-07-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effects of vacuum-controlled static dry cupping and vacuum-controlled dynamic dry cupping on pain intensity, lumbar range of motion, and functional disability in patients with chronic low back pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to two groups receiving either static or dynamic dry cupping along with conventional treatment. The outcomes will be assessed to determine which cupping technique is more effective in improving pain, mobility, and functional ability in individuals with chronic low back pain.
\[Time Frame: Measured at baseline (pre-intervention) and after 6 weeks (post-intervention completion).
Who can participate
Age range
30 Years – 40 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age 30 to 40 years. (21)
* Both male and female genders (15)
* Patients experiencing LBP with a score of at least 3/10 on the NPRS (22)
* For more than three months (22).
* Individuals whose workstations have not been ergonomically designed and who have not previously received structured ergonomic interventions related to workplace layout, task design, or load modification also involving home tasks and daily activities. (31)
Exclusion Criteria:
* \* Subjects with lower body condition (i.e., spondylolisthesis, spinal stenosis, osteoporosis, or intervertebral disk derangement) (15)
* Subjects with a history of cancer (15)
* Subjects experiencing referred leg symptoms (15)
* Subjects with any current local or systemic infections, vascular disease, including varicose veins (17)
* History of spine surgery or spinal tumor (17).
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial compares two types of dry cupping — one static and one dynamic — for chronic low back pain, and it's not yet recruiting; is cupping therapy something you think could be appropriate for my specific situation, or would you recommend I pursue standard treatments first?
2Since this study is listed as Phase NA, meaning it may not have the same safety oversight as a pharmaceutical drug trial, what do you know about the general safety profile of vacuum-controlled dry cupping for someone with my medical history?
3The trial is measuring functional disability alongside pain and range of motion — given where I am right now with all three of those things, do you think I'd be a realistic candidate to consider for a study like this once it opens?
4Because the trial isn't recruiting yet, how long do you think I can reasonably wait to explore options like this, or should we be looking at other pain management approaches in the meantime?
5Are there any existing treatments for chronic low back pain — like physical therapy, medication, or other manual therapies — that you'd want me to try before considering enrollment in a cupping study?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Pain Intensity
Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment) and after 6 weeks of intervention.
2
Lumbar Range of Motion
Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment) and after 6 weeks of intervention.
3
Functional Disability
Timeframe: Baseline (before treatment) and after 6 weeks of intervention.
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07702617
SponsorLahore University of Biological and Applied Sciences