Status:
RECRUITING
Dry Cupping for Recovery From Muscle Damage
Lead Sponsor:
University of Saskatchewan
Conditions:
Muscle Damage
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-35 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study compares the effect of dry cupping to placebo cupping after muscle-damaging exercise on recovery of muscle strength, muscle swelling, and muscle soreness.
Detailed Description
Dry cupping is a technique where cups are placed on the skin and a suction device is used to remove air from the cups. This study aims to investigate whether dry cupping therapy can enhance muscle rec...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female
- 18-35 years old
- Experienced with upper arm resistance training for at least 3 months
Exclusion
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 24 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06900556
Start Date
March 24 2025
End Date
May 30 2025
Last Update
April 20 2025
Active Locations (1)
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College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N5B2