Document Type
Article
Keywords
effect, hypertension, meta-analysis, systematic review, Wet cupping
Abstract
To assess the efficacy and safety of wet cupping in adults with hypertension, we conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis using 13 databases. Wet cupping alone or in combination with antihypertensive medication or acupuncture was used. Seven randomized trials were included, most not of high methodological quality. A few small studies suggested that wet cupping alone versus antihypertensive medication significantly reduced blood pressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine syndrome (hypertension-related symptoms). However based on current evidence, no firm conclusions can be drawn and no clinical recommendations made. Research projects included need validation. Studies indicate that wet cupping is a safe therapy.
Publication Date
7-4-2019
Publication Title
Clinical and Experimental Hypertension
ISSN
10641963
E-ISSN
15256006
Volume
41
Issue
5
First Page
474
Last Page
480
DOI
10.1080/10641963.2018.1510939
PubMed ID
30183389
Recommended Citation
Lu, Shuting; Du, Shizheng; Fish, Anne; Tang, Cong; Lou, Qingqing; and Zhang, Xuefang, "Wet cupping for hypertension: a systematic review and meta-analysis" (2019). Nursing Faculty Works. 27.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/10641963.2018.1510939
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https://irl.umsl.edu/nursing-faculty/27