50
Participants
Start Date
December 26, 2024
Primary Completion Date
October 31, 2025
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2025
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."
RECRUITING
Rheumatology and Immunology out patient clinic, Internal Medicine Department, Cairo University, Cairo
Rasmia Elgohary
OTHER