Short Term Effect of Interscapular Cupping on Chest Expansion in Sedentary Male Smokers
NCT ID: NCT04238182
Last Updated: 2020-02-06
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Basic Information
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UNKNOWN
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2019-12-02
2020-02-07
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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One of known in Sunnah and in Arabic main cupping points of interscapular area is (alkahil), opposite to thoracic (T) T1-T3 scapular spine .
Prophetic medicine was our reference in selecting back points e.g. the Kahel region seems to be the most suitable point for practicing Al-hijamah for therapeutic and preventive purposes and is regarded as a common place for clearing blood coming to the skin circulation in treating many disease conditions. Kahel region is a prominent anatomical landmark and its surface marking is easy to be detected on the midline of the back at the junction of the back of the neck with the back region. Other related positions can be defined as above kahel region, below kahel region, to the right of kahel region and to the left of it.
Prophetic medicine recommended to practice Alhijamah on mainly skin over 7th cervical (C7) vertebral spine to get the maximal therapeutic benefit. Gavernorer vessel (GV) GV 14, one of the cardinal points of the governing channel, is also located next to the interscapular site on or just below the spinous process of C7. Unblocking this point, which is associated with general energy excess, may balance the functions of all body organs. Clearly, more investigations are needed to clarify every facet of activating the functions of GV cardinal points during WCT applied to the interscapular area.
Before starting the study, clearance will be obtained from the institutional ethical committee and prior informed consent of all the participants will be obtained before conducting the study.
forty smoker men will be randomly selected and divided to 2 groups equal in number for each. (Group A) will receive single wet cupping session. (Group B) will receive single dry cupping session. The following points will be selected for cupping in both groups. The first site is between the two scapulae (interscapular), opposite the T1-T3 scapular spine. This area is called Al-Kahil in Arabic. The second site is located on the spinous process of seventh cervical vertebra and it is called GV14 in Chinese medicine. The third site is BL-17 (Ge Shu Diaphragm Shu) is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7). BL 17 can directly act on the septum transversum of diaphragm. Cupping of bladder 17 will be done bilaterally.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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wet cupping
smokers in this group will receive single wet cupping session
wet cupping
This smoker group will receive single wet cupping session. The first site is between the two scapulae (interscapular), opposite the T1-T3 scapular spine. This area is called Al-Kahil in Arabic. The second site is located on the spinous process of seventh cervical vertebra and it is called GV14 in Chinese medicine. The third site is BL-17 (Ge Shu Diaphragm Shu) is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7). BL 17 can directly act on the septum transversum of diaphragm . Cupping of BL 17 will be done bilaterally.
dry cupping
smokers in this group will receive single dry cupping session
dry cupping
The smoker group will receive single dry cupping session. The first site is between the two scapulae (interscapular), opposite the T1-T3 scapular spine. This area is called Al-Kahil in Arabic. The second site is located on the spinous process of seventh cervical vertebra and it is called GV14 in Chinese medicine. The third site is BL-17 (Ge Shu Diaphragm Shu) is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7). BL 17 can directly act on the septum transversum of diaphragm. Cupping of BL 17 will be done bilaterally.
Interventions
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dry cupping
The smoker group will receive single dry cupping session. The first site is between the two scapulae (interscapular), opposite the T1-T3 scapular spine. This area is called Al-Kahil in Arabic. The second site is located on the spinous process of seventh cervical vertebra and it is called GV14 in Chinese medicine. The third site is BL-17 (Ge Shu Diaphragm Shu) is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7). BL 17 can directly act on the septum transversum of diaphragm. Cupping of BL 17 will be done bilaterally.
wet cupping
This smoker group will receive single wet cupping session. The first site is between the two scapulae (interscapular), opposite the T1-T3 scapular spine. This area is called Al-Kahil in Arabic. The second site is located on the spinous process of seventh cervical vertebra and it is called GV14 in Chinese medicine. The third site is BL-17 (Ge Shu Diaphragm Shu) is located 1.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (T7). BL 17 can directly act on the septum transversum of diaphragm . Cupping of BL 17 will be done bilaterally.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Body mass index of participants will range between \< 30 kg/m².
3. The volunteers will have no record of any cupping type, and/or other complementary and treatments in the previous 6 months.
4. The volunteers with no specific causes of stress.
Exclusion Criteria
2. Current use of anticoagulants and /or coagulopathy.
3. History of chronic or acute pulmonary and cardiac diseases
4. Congenital or acquired chest wall deformities.
5. Apparent or any history of chest trauma
18 Years
30 Years
MALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Cairo University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ali Mohamed Ali ismail
lecturer of physical therapy
Principal Investigators
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ali ismail, lecturer
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Cairo University
Locations
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Faculty of physical therapy
Giza, Dokki, Egypt
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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ali ismail, lecturer
Role: primary
Other Identifiers
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P.T.REC/012/002576
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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