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The Effect of Cupping on Spasticity and Function of the Lower Extremity During Rehabilitation After Stroke

Who can join

Ages 30 to 80 · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* Age 30-80
* Acute stroke (within 6 months of stroke), with spasticity \& hemiparesis of LE
* Referred by doctor for rehabilitation for a stroke-related condition
* Attending Ascension Rehabilitation of Joliet for rehabilitation
* Able to read or verbally understand English or Spanish

Exclusion Criteria:

* Absent sensation of the areas to be cupped
* Significant cognitive impairment
* Pregnancy
* Prescription anticoagulant medications
* Blood clotting disorder
* Uncontrolled hypertension
* Uncontrolled diabetes
* Open wounds within the cupping area
* Current DVT
* Hematoma over the cupping area
* Fracture over the cupping area
* Active cancer within the cupping area
* Current use of Baclofen
* Current use of Botox
* Current use of an anti-spasticity medication

About the study

Physical therapists use dry static cupping for the treatment of many conditions, including spasticity for patients post-stroke. While research better describes the effects of dry static cupping for patients with orthopedic conditions, information is lacking on central conditions, such as stroke and resulting spasticity.

What is being tested

• Dry Static Cupping (other)
• Placebo cupping (other)
• Standard physical therapy treatment (other)

Sponsor: Scott Getsoian · Participants: 30 · Started: 2024-12

Contact the study team

• Scott Getsoian · Phone: 815-735-9261
• Laura Nurczyk · Phone: 815-741-7114

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06653855

Locations in the U.S.

Conditions

• Muscle Spasticity
• Stroke

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.