60
Participants
Start Date
January 1, 2026
Primary Completion Date
June 30, 2026
Study Completion Date
December 31, 2026
Wet-cupping
"The intervention consists of three sessions of wet cupping therapy (Hijama), administered once every month over three consecutive months. This study's protocol is distinguished by its standardized, medically supervised approach, designed to align traditional Hijama practices with modern clinical trial standards.~Key features that distinguish this intervention include:~Standardized Procedure: The Hijama protocol follows a detailed, consistent method including suction, superficial skin incisions, and reapplication of suction, followed by honey dressing. All sessions use disposable, single-use instruments and follow strict infection control measures.~Timing Based on Prophetic Recommendation: Cupping is performed on the 17th, 19th, or 21st day of the Islamic lunar month, which is rooted in Islamic tradition and rarely standardized in scientific studies.~Certified Practitioner and Setting: Procedures are conducted by a licensed Hijama practitioner with"
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Riyadh
Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University
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