Cupping Therapy for the Treatment of Migraine Headache: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Cupping therapy is a widely used complementary medicine for the treatment of migraine headaches globally. However, conflicting evidence exists on its effectiveness. To evaluate the safety and efficacy of cupping therapy in treating migraine headache disorder.

Methods

Seven databases were systematically searched PubMed/MEDLINE, Clinicaltrials.gov, Cochrane CENTRAL, ScienceDirect, ProQuest, SinoMed, and the National Science and Technology Library. The primary endpoints are the treatment success and the pain intensity reduction. The secondary endpoints were adverse events (AEs) risk and improvement in quality of life (QoL), which was based on the Migraine Disability Scale (MIDAS). Subgroup analyses were performed based on the cupping techniques (wet and dry cupping)

SUBMITTER: Mohandes B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11439517 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature