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Journal Title: TMR Non-Drug Therapy - Year 2021, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Cupping therapy is one of integrative medicine modalities which is used by several nations. Its mechanism of action is not well known but there are several theories explained how it can play a rule in the treatment of diseases. In recent years, huge advances have taken place in understanding of inner ear pathophysiology causing sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and vertigo. Research articles providing evidence of acupuncture treating dizziness and vertigo but no studies of cupping therapy. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of integrating wet cupping therapy in the management of tinnitus and dizziness associated with ear pathologies. Methods: This is a prospective interventional pilot study in which pre and post intervention outcomes (tinnitus handicap inventory and dizziness handicap inventory) were assessed and compared. 27 patients diagnosed with Ménière's disease and idiopathic tinnitus or tinnitus secondary to inner ear pathology were included in this study and received usual medical treatment and wet cupping therapy. Results: There was a significant improvement after 6 sessions of cupping in tinnitus handicap inventory and dizziness handicap inventory but not in patient’s hearing. No adverse events were reported in this study. Conclusion: Wet cupping therapy demonstrates a promising effectiveness in reducing discomforts of both dizziness and tinnitus. A large scale randomized controlled trial is recommended.
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Zainab Almusleh, Maha Al Sulaiteen, Khalid A. Hadi, Entissar Hassan, Amna Ali, Jaleel Charalil
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