Dry Cupping Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

62 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2023-02-01

Study Completion Date

2023-12-02

Brief Summary

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Introduction: Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is the biggest cause of pain and disability worldwide. As a non-pharmacological approach, ventosatherapia has been used to control pain, improve function and quality of life. However, there is a lack of high-quality scientific evidence regarding its effects on this condition. Objective: To evaluate the effects of dry cupping on pain, function and quality of life in women with KOA. Methods: This is a randomized, blinded placebo-controlled protocol. 62 women diagnosed with KOA will be recruited, based on the clinical criteria of the American College of Rheumatology, who will be randomly divided into two groups (31 per group): dry cupping and dry cupping sham.

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Detailed Description

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The intervention will be carried out for 15 minutes, twice a week, for 6 consecutive weeks, totaling 12 sessions. Both groups will be evaluated in 4 moments: before the intervention (T0), after 3 weeks of interventions (T3), at the end of the protocol (T6) and 4 weeks after the end of the interventions (follow-up - T10). The analyzed outcomes will be: Primary - pain (numerical pain scale); Secondary - Physical function (WOMAC; tests of going up / down stairs, brisk walking in 40 m and sitting / rising from a chair in 30 s), quality of life (SF-36) and global perception of the effect

Conditions

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Osteo Arthritis Knee Pain, Chronic Pain

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

dry cupping group and dry cupping sham group

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Participants Outcome Assessors

To avoid any type of selection bias, the confidential allocation method will be through opaque envelopes, sealed and numbered consecutively. The randomization process will be carried out by an independent researcher who will not be involved in other study procedures. The group in which the participant will be allocated will be revealed to the researcher responsible for the consultations prior to the first intervention.

Study Groups

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Dry cupping group

The dry cupping will be applied with a force of two suctions generating a negative pressure on the skin during the time of 15 minutes.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Dry cupping therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Dry cupping therapy application on the patient's skin

Dry cupping sham group

The dry cupping sham group will receive the same procedures as the dry cup group, with the difference that the negative pressure imposed after application will be released in a few seconds.

Group Type PLACEBO_COMPARATOR

Dry cupping therapy

Intervention Type OTHER

Dry cupping therapy application on the patient's skin

Interventions

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Dry cupping therapy

Dry cupping therapy application on the patient's skin

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Diagnosed with KOA based on ACR clinical criteria;
* Knee pain intensity between 3 and 8, according to the Numerical Pain Scale (END);
* BMI less than 35 kg / m2.

Exclusion Criteria

* Having undergone physical therapy treatment for the knee in the 3 months prior to the project;
* Be engaged in\> 45 minutes / week in accumulated physical activity of at least moderate intensity;
* To have been submitted to the application and / or intervention with the wind therapy previously.
* Have used corticosteroid infiltration in the knee in the last 6 months;
* Present any medical restrictions that make it impossible for them to participate in the proposed assessments and interventions (cardiorespiratory, neurological and / or musculoskeletal changes);
* Presenting a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis or some systemic inflammatory arthritis;
* Presenting a ligament or meniscal injury diagnosed clinically or with a positive result in the Apley tests or anterior / posterior drawer;
* Have had previous surgery on the ankle, knee or hip;
* Present a clinical diagnosis of some dementia or inability to answer the questionnaires related to the study;
* Present any contraindications for the use of ventosatherapia (skin lesion in the region where it will be applied, cancer, kidney failure, liver and heart failure, pacemaker, pregnancy);
* Having uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension;
* Have a trip scheduled for the two months following inclusion in the survey.

Minimum Eligible Age

50 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

75 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No