Effect of Post-exercise Dry Cupping Therapy on Muscle Recovery
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 35
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• Male or female
• 18-35 years old
• Experienced with upper arm resistance training for at least 3 months
Locations
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Canada
College of Kinesiology, University of Saskatchewan
RECRUITING
Saskatoon
Contact Information
Primary
Philip Chilibeck, PhD
phil.chilibeck@usask.ca
3062303849
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-03-24
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-05-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 10
Treatments
Experimental: Dry cupping with suction
Sham_comparator: Dry cupping without suction
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University of Saskatchewan