Short Term Effect of Wet Versus Dry Cupping on Chest Expansion in Sedentary Smokers
Trial Snapshot
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
- Enrollment
- 40
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Blood pressure
Study Overview
Brief Summary
Although cupping remains a popular treatment modality worldwide, its efficacy for most health issues has not been scientifically evaluated so further studies are needed . Claims of cardiac, vascular and respiratory protective role of inter-scapular (alkhil cupping). No studies investigated the acute effect of wet versus dry cupping - on an important cupping area like alkhil hence the importance of this study comes.
Detailed Description
The interscapular area is used for wet cupping therapy (WCT) and was found to have special features: brown adipose tissue, immediate proximity to sympathetic ganglia, passage of the thoracic duct, two important acupuncture meridians, and proximity to the main vessel divisions carrying blood from the heart and the brain. These features indicate that the interscapular application of WCT not only discharges waste materials through a shifting of blood to the site after application of a traction force but also invigorates the body's metabolism, increases immunity, and regulates blood biochemistry, which are desired therapeutic effects of WCT.
One of known in Sunnah and in Arabic main cupping points of interscapular area is (alkahil), opposite to thoracic (T) T1-T3 scapular spine .
Prophetic medicine was our reference in selecting back points e.g. the Kahel region seems to be the most suitable point for practicing Al-hijamah for therapeutic and preventive purposes and is regarded as a common place for clearing blood coming to the skin circulation in treating many disease conditions. Kahel region is a prominent anatomical landmark and its surface marking is easy to be detected on the midline of the back at the junction of the back of the neck with the back region. Other related positions can be defined as above kahel region, below kahel region, to the right of kahel region and to the left of it.
Prophetic medicine recommended to practice Alhijamah on mainly skin over 7th cervical (C7) vertebral spine to get the maximal therapeutic benefit. Gavernorer vessel (GV) GV 14, one of the cardinal points of the governing channel, is also located next to the interscapular site on or just below the spinous process of C7. Unblocking this point, which is associated with general energy excess, may balance the functions of all body organs. Clearly, more investigations are needed to clarify every facet of activating the functions of GV cardinal points during WCT applied to the interscapular area.
Before starting the study, clearance will be obtained from the institutional ethical committee and prior informed consent of all the participants will be obtained before conducting the study.
Study Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Intervention Model
- Crossover
- Primary Purpose
- Supportive Care
- Masking
- Double (Participant, Investigator)
Eligibility Criteria
- Ages
- 18 Years to 30 Years (Adult)
- Sex
- Male
- Accepts Healthy Volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria
- •40 healthy sedentary male smokers.
- •Body mass index of participants will range between < 30 kg/m².
- •The volunteers will have no record of any cupping type, and/or other complementary and treatments in the previous 6 months.
- •The volunteers with no specific causes of stress.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Alcoholic and addicted volunteers.
- •Current use of anticoagulants and /or coagulopathy.
- •History of chronic or acute pulmonary and cardiac diseases
- •Congenital or acquired chest wall deformities.
- •Apparent or any history of chest trauma
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Blood pressure
Time Frame: immediately after the session
- Sitting position is usually adequate for routine measurement of blood pressure, participants will be in sitting position with back supported for 5 minutes, with arm bared , supported at the level of the heart as (denoted by the mid-sternal level), in quiet warm setting is required, no caffeine for preceding 30 minutes, question about the most recent meal or evacuation of bowels or bladder. Distended abdominal viscera cause blood pressure elevation presumably because of anxiety.
oxygen saturation
Time Frame: immediately after the session
by pulse oximeter
Secondary Outcomes
- heart rate(immediately after the session)
- chest expansion(immediately after the session)
Investigators
Ali Mohamed Ali ismail
lecturer of physical therapy
Cairo University