Cupping in Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Charite University, Berlin, Germany40 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this exploratory randomised trial is to study the effect of pulsatile cupping in osteoarthritis of the knee compared to waiting list control.

Cupping is a traditional therapy in many cultures of the world and is used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee. In this randomised trial we want to study the effect of pulsatile cupping in osteoarthritis of the knee compared to waiting list control. Pulsatile cupping is administered by a special cupping machine (HeVaTec) with silicone cupping glasses to the knee joint. Pulsatile pressure is generated by a pump that generates vacuum.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Interventions

Pulsatile cuppingDEVICE

8 sessions cupping in 4 weeks, administered by a cupping machine. Cupping is administered in each session for 15 minutes with silicon cupping glasses to the knee (osteoarthritis) and the lower back.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 40 YearsMax age: 80 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Osteoarthritis of the knee according ACR-criteria * X-ray classification minimum Kellgren-Lawrence criteria grade 2 * Pain Intensity \> 40 mm VAS * Only therapy with NSAIDin the last 4 weeks * Informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Use of anticoagulants (Phenprocoumon, Heparin) * Coagulopathy * Cupping in the last 12 months * Intraarticular injection of corticosteroids or NSAID into the knee joint in the last 4 months * Use of systemic corticosteroids in the last 4 weeks * Physical therapy, leeches or acupuncture in the last 4 months * Other CAM therapies for the osteoarthritis in the last 4 weeks * Arthroscopy of the knee joint in the last 12 months * Paracetamol allergy or intolerance

Locations (1)

Institiute for Social Medicine, Epidemiology and Health Economy, Charité University Berlin

Berlin, State of Berlin, Germany

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) - Score

Time frame: 4 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) - Scores

Time frame: 12 weeks

Pain Intensity (Visual Analogue Scale; no pain=0; maximum pain=100 mm)

Time frame: week 4 and 12

Quality of Life (SF 36)

Time frame: 4 and 12 weeks

Adverse events and serious adverse events

Time frame: continously

Global assessment of efficacy by patients

Time frame: week 4 and 12

Use of rescue medication (paracetamol)

Time frame: weeks 1-4

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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