Using dry cupping to help recover from muscle damage
Effect of Post-exercise Dry Cupping Therapy on Muscle Recovery
This study tests if dry cupping therapy can help people recover faster from muscle soreness and damage after doing bicep curls.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 10 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Saskatchewan Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06900556 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of dry cupping therapy on muscle recovery following exercise-induced muscle damage. Participants will perform bicep curls, after which one arm will receive dry cupping with suction while the other arm will receive a placebo treatment without suction. The study will measure muscle strength, swelling, and soreness at various intervals post-exercise to determine the efficacy of dry cupping. The design includes randomization of treatment arms to ensure unbiased results.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are healthy males and females aged 18-35 who have experience with upper arm resistance training.
Not a fit: Patients with conditions that could make exercise dangerous or those with skin sensitivities in the treatment area may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a new, non-invasive method to enhance muscle recovery for athletes and individuals engaged in resistance training.
How similar studies have performed: While dry cupping is a widely used technique, this specific investigation into its effects on muscle recovery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in clinical settings.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female * 18-35 years old * Experienced with upper arm resistance training for at least 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Conditions that might make exercise dangerous (determined by "yes" answers to the "Get Active Questionnaire") * Open wounds, scars, eczema, or other skin sensitivities on the biceps area
Where this trial is running
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan — Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Philip Chilibeck, PhD
- Email: phil.chilibeck@usask.ca
- Phone: 3062303849
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.