The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke
Sponsored by Scott Getsoian
About this study
Physical therapists use dry static cupping for the treatment of many conditions, including spasticity for patients post-stroke. While research better describes the effects of dry static cupping for patients with orthopedic conditions, information is lacking on central conditions, such as stroke and resulting spasticity.
Cupping is an ancient alternative medicine. A common form of cupping, called dry static cupping, involves creating negative pressure inside a therapeutic cup. The cup is then placed on the skin, creating a light suction effect. In Eastern Medicine, cupping has been used to treat a variety of diseases. More recently, in Western society, cupping has been used after injury, and among other effects, has been found to improve blood volume and tissue oxygenation to an area. These effects have originally been thought to be peripheral in nature, occurring at the cupping site, hence, why cupping has been used for treatment for conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal pain, knee osteoarthritis, and other musculoskeletal conditions. However, a recent systematic review found cupping to be benef…
Where this study is enrolling
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Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet
Joliet, Illinois
Who can participate
Inclusion criteria
- ✓Age 30-80
- ✓Acute stroke (within 6 months of stroke), with spasticity \& hemiparesis of LE
- ✓Referred by doctor for rehabilitation for a stroke-related condition
- ✓Attending Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet for rehabilitation
- ✓Able to read or verbally understand English or Spanish
Exclusion criteria
- ✕Absent sensation of the areas to be cupped
- ✕Significant cognitive impairment
- ✕Pregnancy
- ✕Prescription anticoagulant medications
- ✕Blood clotting disorder
- ✕Uncontrolled hypertension
- ✕Uncontrolled diabetes
- ✕Open wounds within the cupping area
- ✕Current DVT
- ✕Hematoma over the cupping area
- ✕Fracture over the cupping area
- ✕Active cancer within the cupping area
- ✕Current use of Baclofen
- ✕Current use of Botox
- ✕Current use of an anti-spasticity medication
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Trial data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov.