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Abstract
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.
背景：拔火罐疗法是一种古老的治疗方法，用于治疗各种各样的疾病。目的：本研究旨在系统回顾随机对照和准实验研究，评估拔火罐治疗对代谢物结果的有效性，特别是女性的血糖、血压和脂质谱。方法：按照PRISMA-P（系统评价和荟萃分析方案的首选报告项目）指南进行系统评价。在2024年1月至5月期间，使用PubMed、Web of Science、Scopus、CINAHL和Cochrane Library进行了全面的文献检索。采用PICOS框架确定纳入和排除标准，采用乔安娜布里格斯研究所（JBI）关键评估工具评估研究质量。结果：分析纳入了符合纳入标准的307名女性参与者的数据，并参加了6项随机对照或准实验研究。结果表明，拔火罐治疗对一些代谢参数有积极的影响。在拔火罐治疗与血压、血糖水平和血脂的改善之间观察到显著的关联。纳入的研究均未报告拔火罐治疗对女性的不良影响。结论：拔火罐治疗可改善女性血压、血糖和血脂水平。然而，为了充分了解拔罐疗法的治疗潜力和作用机制，需要进一步开展更大样本量、严格随机化和盲法的高质量研究。关键词：拔罐疗法，代谢物结果，系统评价，湿罐疗法，女性。
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