Comparative Effects of Dry Dynamic Cupping and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization in Patients With Chronic Myofascial Low Back Pain
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
This study aims to compare the effects of Dry Dynamic Cupping and Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in patients with chronic myofascial low back pain. The interventions will be evaluated for their effectiveness in reducing pain, improving functional disability, and enhancing quality of life. The findings may help identify a more effective treatment approach for managing chronic myofascial low back pain.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 25
Maximum Age: 45
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Chronic Myofascial Lower Back Pain \> 3 months
• Pain reproduced by palpation of Lumbar Para-Spinals, Quadratus Lumborum (QL) or Thoracolumbar Fascia.
• Trigger Points will be diagnosed through Simons and Travell's Criteria
• Age 25-45 years (young adults according to WHO classification)
• Both genders
Locations
Other Locations
Pakistan
Mediplex Healthcare Center, Rawalpindi
RECRUITING
Rawalpindi
Contact Information
Primary
MUHAMMAD ASHAR RAFI, DPT, MS-NMPT
ashar.rafi@uipt.iiui.edu.pk
0092-308-3407837
Backup
MUHAMMAD ARBAZ KHAN, DPT
arbazkhantastic3@gmail.com
0092-333-9001698
Time Frame
Start Date: 2026-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09-01
Participants
Target number of participants: 48
Treatments
Active_comparator: Dry dynamic cupping group
Participants in this group will receive Dry Dynamic Cupping therapy. The intervention will be administered for 2 weeks, with 3 treatment sessions per week, according to the standardized study protocol. The effects of the intervention will be evaluated on pain intensity, functional disability, and lumbar range of motion.
Placebo_comparator: IASTM Group
Participants in this group will receive Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM). The intervention will be administered for 2 weeks, with 3 treatment sessions per week, according to the standardized study protocol. The effects of the intervention will be evaluated on pain intensity, functional disability, and lumbar range of motion.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Ibadat International University, Islamabad