Background: It was reported in the literature that aerobic exercise reduces blood pressure in
patients with hypertension. Cupping therapy may be beneficial in reducing hypertension;
however, there is a paucity of available literature showing scientific evidence about that.
Objectives: Current study aimed to investigate the effect of Wet Cupping Therapy on systolic
and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive Patients
Patients and methods: Sixty patients (30 Males and 30 Females) suffering from primary
hypertension (46.3± 4.2 years) participated in the study and were randomly divided into two
equal groups; the control group received only aerobic exercises [30 min of walking and
jogging, with an intensity of 60%-80% of maximal heart rate (Max HR)] for 3 months (3
sessions/week), and the treatment group received the same aerobic exercises as the control
group in addition to wet cupping therapy once per month. The current study started in
September 2021 till May 2022.The participants’ demographic characteristics were analyzed
using t-test and Chi-square test. Within-group differences were investigated using paired t-test
while between groups comparisons were investigated using independent t-test. The statistical
significance level was set at P ˂0.05.
Results: The treatment group showed a statistically significant reduction in blood pressure.
Significant differences were noted between groups in favor of the treatment group in the
systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Conclusion: Wet cupping therapy combined with aerobic exercises could lead to a significant
reduction in blood pressure in primary hypertensive patients.