Background: Cupping Therapy is an ancient therapeutic practice used to treat a wide variety of medical conditions.
Aim: The study aimed to systematically review randomized controlled and quasi-experimental studies evaluating the effectiveness of cupping therapy on metabolite outcomes, specifically blood glucose, blood pressure, and lipid profiles in women.
Methods: The systematic review was conducted following PRISMA-P (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols) guidelines. A comprehensive literature search was carried out between January and May 2024 using PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, and the Cochrane Library. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were determined using the PICOS framework, and the quality of the studies was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) critical appraisal tool.
Results: The analysis included data from 307 female participants who met the inclusion criteria and participated in six randomized controlled or quasi-experimental studies. The findings indicated that cupping therapy had a positive effect on several metabolic parameters. Significant associations were observed between cupping therapy and improvements in blood pressure, blood glucose levels, and lipid profiles. None of the included studies reported adverse effects related to cupping therapy in women.
Conclusion: Cupping therapy can improve blood pressure, blood glucose, and lipid levels in women. However, further high-quality studies with larger sample sizes, rigorous randomization, and blinding are needed to fully understand the therapeutic potential and mechanisms of action of cupping therapy.
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