Treatment for cervical spondylosis using cupping and bloodletting
Study on the Treatment of Cervical Spondylosis of Qi Stagnation and Blood-stasis Type by Moving Cupping Combined with Bloodletting
This study is testing if a combination of cupping and bloodletting can help people with cervical spondylosis feel less neck and shoulder pain compared to regular massage therapy.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 62 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (ShangHai) |
| Trial ID | NCT06093997 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial evaluates the effectiveness of a combined treatment approach using cupping and bloodletting for patients suffering from cervical spondylosis characterized by qi stagnation and blood stasis. The study randomly assigns participants to either a control group receiving massage therapy or an experimental group receiving the cupping and bloodletting intervention. The aim is to determine if this combination therapy can more effectively alleviate symptoms such as neck and shoulder pain compared to traditional massage. The trial will measure outcomes related to pain relief and improvement in blood circulation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged 18-80 with a diagnosis of cervical spondylosis of qi stagnation and blood stasis type who have not undergone recent treatment.
Not a fit: Patients with head and neck injuries, bleeding tendencies, or serious primary diseases may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this treatment could provide significant relief from pain and improve mobility for patients with cervical spondylosis.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited data on the specific combination of cupping and bloodletting for this condition, similar traditional therapies have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion criteria
* Patients who meet the diagnostic criteria (Traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis conforms to the diagnostic criteria for cervical spondylosis of qi and blood stasis type in the "Guiding Principles for Clinical Research of Traditional Chinese Medicine New Drugs". Western medicine diagnosis adopts the diagnostic criteria for cervical spondylosis developed at the "Third National Symposium on Cervical Spondylosis" held in April 2008 at Dongfang Hospital Affiliated to Tongji University.);
* The course of the disease is more than 3 months;
* Gender unlimited ④ Age 18-80 years old; ⑤ No history of neck and shoulder surgery; ⑥ Those who have not received relevant treatment in the past month; ⑦ Those who voluntarily participate in this study and sign an informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
* Head and neck injuries;
* Patients with a tendency to bleed;
* Pregnant and lactating women;
* Concomitant with serious primary diseases such as heart, cerebrovascular disease, liver, kidney, etc;
* Individuals with severe mental illness or cognitive impairment;
* Individuals with acute infection or local skin damage due to local trauma; ⑦ Patients with infectious diseases transmitted through blood; ⑧ Those who cannot persist in receiving treatment according to the prescribed time.
Where this trial is running
ShangHai
- Medical Outpatient Department of Shanghai Qigong Research Institute — ShangHai, China (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: MingLi Gao, Master
- Email: lilygao827@qq.com
- Phone: 86-13917497734
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.