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Evaluation of the Effect of Wet Cupping (Hijama) on Primary Fibromyalgia
Sponsor: Rasmia Elgohary
Summary
Fibromyalgia has become one of the most prevalent chronic pain conditions that impair quality of life. Wet cupping has gained increasing popularity in treating painful conditions. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of wet cupping therapy combined with home-based exercise compared to home-based exercise alone in improving patients diagnosed with primary fibromyalgia syndrome.
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Wet Cupping (Hijama) on Primary Fibromyalgia Using Brain Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy and Patient-reported Forms: Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 55 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-12-26
Completion Date
2025-12
Last Updated
2024-12-30
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Wet cupping therapy (WCT)
Type of cupping: Triple-stage wet cupping therapy (Hijama) will be used; sucking, scarification, sucking. Cupping points will include one cup on the posterior median line, in the depression below the processus spinosus of the 7th cervical vertebra (Alkahil area); two points in the inter-scapular region 3cm lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra, two points at inferior angle of the scapula (3cm lateral to lower border of the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra, 2 points at lumbar regions, in addition to the most painful areas. After the procedure: Areas of cupping will be covered using sterile gauze. All used tools and materials will be collected in red bags to ensure proper waste disposal. Sharp objects will be disposed of in the sharps disposal box. Telephone follow-up with all patients 48 hours after cupping will be done.
Locations (1)
Rheumatology and Immunology out patient clinic, Internal Medicine Department, Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt