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NCT04230850 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
The Effects of Stretching Versus Static and Dynamic Cupping on Lumbar Range of Motion
A NA study, sponsored by University of South Carolina.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45
- Enrollment target
NCT04230850: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of South Carolina.
NCT04230850 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of South Carolina. The registered enrollment target is 45 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT04230850, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of South Carolina.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 45 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The objective of this study is to fill gaps in the literature regarding the effectiveness of cupping therapy on lumbar stiffness. Participants will be recruited from the University of South Carolina and from local clinics in Columbia, South Carolina. Individuals will be classified based on lumbar range of motion limitations, and then they will be equally dispersed into three treatment groups via stratified randomization. These groups include dynamic cupping, static cupping, or stretching. All participants will be assessed prior to selected treatment to obtain baseline values for four measures: back range of motion (BROM), pain pressure threshold (PPT), active straight leg raise (ASLR), and numeric pain rating scale (NPRS). Participants will be given each measure directly after treatment, followed by a follow-up measurement 24 hours after treatment.
Primary Outcome
The BROM instrument will be used to measure lumbar range of motion in individuals with lumbar stiffness at initial baseline, the change in range of motion immediately following treatment, and any maintained change at 24 hour follow up.
Interventions
- OTHER Stretching
- OTHER Static Cupping
- OTHER Dynamic Cupping
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 45 participants |
| Start Date | 2020-01-20 |
| Est. Completion | 2020-09-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT04230850 record still lists
NCT04230850 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 45 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (97% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Stretching is the first listed.
NCT04230850 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT04230850 about?
NCT04230850 is a clinical study titled "The Effects of Stretching Versus Static and Dynamic Cupping on Lumbar Range of Motion". The objective of this study is to fill gaps in the literature regarding the effectiveness of cupping therapy on lumbar stiffness. Participants will be recruited from the University of South Carolina and from local clinics in Columbia, South Carolina. Individuals will be classified based on lumbar ra...
What is the current status of trial NCT04230850?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 45 participants. The study started on 2020-01-20. Estimated completion is 2020-09-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT04230850?
The interventions under investigation include: Stretching (OTHER), Static Cupping (OTHER), Dynamic Cupping (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT04230850?
This trial is sponsored by University of South Carolina, which has 157 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT04230850's enrollment target sits among peer trials
45 1411th of 2000 higher than 578 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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