Effect of Neurogenic Acupoint CUPPING ON WOMEN WITH CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN

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Clinical Trial Summary

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of dry cupping on women with chronic pelvic pain.

BACKGROUND:

Recent studies have examined the efficacy of dry cupping on acupoints for various pain-related conditions. They showed good result . However, no studies up to date has been evaluated the effect of dry cupping in treating Chronic pelvic pain. Therefore, this study is the first one which aims to investigate the effect of dry cupping on women suffering from Chronic pelvic pain. This study may expand the role of physiotherapy in woman's health.

HYPOTHESE:

There is no effect of bioptron light therapy on postmenopausal osteoporosis.

RESEARCH QUESTION:

There is no effect of dry cupping on chronic pelvic pain.

Clinical Trial Description

Chronic pelvic pain is a highly prevalent debilitating disease with negative impact on the quality of life and productivity of women. The estimated prevalence of CPP is 3.8% among women aged 15-73 years, ranging from 14% to 24% among women of reproductive age, with a direct impact on their marital, social and professional life .

A specific diagnosis for CPP is often difficult; no diagnosis is made in 60% of patients . Treatment of these patients remains a challenge due to the diverse clinical signs and phenotypes. Several non-surgical as well as surgical strategies exist. However, many of the therapy approaches seem to have only limited effect in managing CPP . Additionally, many of the recommended medical and surgical interventions have a potential for harm in a proportion of women . Accordingly, an alternative therapeutic approach is desirable.

Dry cupping is considered to be a noninvasive and inexpensive technique, used worldwide to treating patients with pain syndromes . It is in fact a type of physical therapy which is applied by the specialists of acupuncture or other individuals. It improves the subcutaneous blood flow and, as a result, stimulates the autonomic nervous system and reduces the pain . The application of suction on selected acupoints produces hyperemia or hemostasis, which may result in a therapeutic effect .When compared to acupuncture, cupping therapy is a non-invasive therapy with relatively shorter treatment duration and less treatment cost .

Recent studies have examined the efficacy of dry cupping on acupoints for various pain-related conditions. They showed good results . However, no studies up to date has been evaluated the effect of dry cupping in treating CPP. Therefore, this study is the first one which aims to investigate the effect of dry cupping on women suffering from CPP. This study may expand the role of physiotherapy in woman's health ;

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT04436445
Study type	Interventional
Source	Ministry of Health and Population, Egypt
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Status	Recruiting
Phase	N/A
Start date	July 15, 2018
Completion date	September 1, 2020

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