Wet cupping therapy for migraine headaches
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether wet cupping therapy can reduce headache pain and disability in people with migraines. If you have migraines and are interested in trying cupping, this trial may help determine if it works for you.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have been diagnosed with migraines by a doctor
- You have had headaches in the last 3 months and are taking medicine for them
- You want to try wet cupping therapy
- You have no bleeding or blood-clotting problems
- You have not had wet cupping in the last 3 months
- You do not have any cancer, open wounds on the treatment area, or untreated mental health conditions
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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