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- A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of wet cupping for adults with hypertension, using data from 13 databases.
- The review included seven randomized trials, but most lacked high methodological quality.
- While some small studies implied that wet cupping might lower blood pressure and related symptoms compared to antihypertensive medications, no definitive conclusions or clinical recommendations can be made at this time, and further research is needed to validate these findings.
Article Abstract
To assess the efficacy and safety of wet cupping in adults with hypertension, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using 13 databases. Wet cupping alone or in combination with antihypertensive medication or acupuncture was used. Seven randomized trials were included, most not of high methodological quality. A few small studies suggested that wet cupping alone versus antihypertensive medication significantly reduced blood pressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome (hypertension-related symptoms). However based on current evidence, no firm conclusions can be drawn and no clinical recommendations made. Research projects included need validation. Studies indicate that wet cupping is a safe therapy.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/10641963.2018.1510939 | DOI Listing |
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