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1 Albrecht, U.; Lüdtke, R.
Prüfplan der Studie: Schröpftherapie der Brachialgie (Zusammenfassung)
Albrecht, H., Frühwald, M. (Hrsg.): Jahrbuch der Karl und Veronica Carstens-Stiftung, Band 3 (1996), 1997, 209-210
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Cupping
2 Michalsen, A.; Deuse, U.; Esch, T.; Dobos, G.; Moebus, S.
Effect of leeches therapy (Hirudo medicinalis) in painful osteoarthritis of the knee
A pilot study
Ann Rheum Dis , o.J., o.Jg., 1 (Internet)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Leech therapy, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial
3 Michalsen, A.; Moebus, S.; Spahn, G.; Esch, T.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Leech Therapy for Symptomatic Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Results and Implications of a Pilot Study
Altern Ther Health Med, 2002, 8(5), 84-88
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial
4 Stange, R.; Moser, C.; Uehleke, B.; Bühring, M.
Randomized controlled trial with leeches in patients with gonarthrosis
Altern Ther, 2001, 7(3), 74 (Abstract)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Hip arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
5 Michalsen, A.; Klotz, S.; Lüdtke, R.; Moebus, S.; Spahn, G.
Effectiveness of leech therapy in osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized, controlled trial
Ann Intern Med, 2003, 139(9), 724-730
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
6 Rampp, T.A.; Michalsen, A.; Deuse, U.; Lüdtke, R.; Spahn, G.; Dobos, G.J.
Pain-relieving effect of topical cantharidin plaster in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
FACT, 2003, 8(4), 531 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cantharidal plaster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), spinal stenosis
7 Salonen, J.T.; Korpela, H.; Nyyssönen, K.; Porkkala, E.; Tuomainen, T.-P.; Belcher, J.D.; Jacobs, D.R.; Salonen, R.
Lowering of body iron stores by blood letting and oxidation resistance of serum lipoproteins
A randomized cross-over trial in male smokers
J Intern Med, 1995, 237, 161-168
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Antioxidants, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
8 Zacharski, L.R.; Chow, B.; Lavori, P.; Howes, P.S.; Bell, M.R.; Tammaso, M.A. di; Carnegie,N.M.; Bech, F.; Amidi, M.; Muluk, S.
The Iron (Fe) and Atherosclerosis Study (FeAST)
A pilot study of reduction of body iron stores in atherosclerotic peripheral vascular disease
Am Heart J, 2000, 139(2), 337-345
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
9 Ernst, E.; Matrai, A.; Kollar, L.
Placebo-controlled, double-blind study of haemodilution in peripheral arterial disease
Lancet, 1987, 2, 1449-1451
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Circulatory disorder, Cardiovascular diseases, Claudication, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial
10 Olsson, K.S.; Vaisanen, M.; Konar, J.; Bruce, A.
The effect of withdrawal of food iron fortification in Sweden as studied with phlebotomy in subjects with genetic hemochromatosis
Eur J Clin Nutr, 1997, 51(11), 782-786
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Blood/Lymphatic system, Nutrition/diet, Haemochromatosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial
11 Malina, L.; Chlumský, J.
A comparative study of the results of phlebotomy therapy and low-dose chloroquine treatment in porphyria cutanea tarda
Acta Derm Venerol, 1981, 61(4), 346-350
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Chloroquin, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Porphyria, Metabolic diseases
12 Dayton, L.M.; McCullougy, R.E.; Scheinhorn, D.J.; Weil, J.V.
Symptomatic and pulmonary response to acute phlebotomy in secondary polycythemia
Chest, 1975, 68(6), 785-790
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Respiratory diseases, Blood/Lymphatic system, Emphysema, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Lung, Placebo-controlled, Polycythemia, Randomized trial
13 Lüdtke, R.; Albrecht, U.; Stange, R.; Uehleke, B.
Brachialgia paraesthetica nocturna can be relieved by "wet cupping"
Results of a randomised pilot study
Complement Ther Med, 2006, 14(4), 247-253
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Cupping
14 Zacharski, L.R.; Chow, B.K.; Howes, P.S.; Shamayeva, G.; Baron, J.A.; Dalman, R.L.; Malenka, D.J.; Ozaki, C.K.; Lavori, P.W.
Reduction of iron stores and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with peripheral arterial disease
A randomized controlled trial
JAMA, 2007, 297(6), 603-610
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Blood/Lymphatic system, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
15 Bäcker, M.; Michalsen, A.; Lüdtke, R.; Cesur, O.; Afra, D.; Rampp, T.; Fink, M.; Bachmann, J.; Dobos, G.J.
Treatment of lateral epicondylitis by leeches
A randomised controlled trial
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 4-5 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
16 Michalsen, A.; Lüdtke, R.; Cesur, Ö.; Afra, D.; Bäcker, M.; Fink, M.; Dobos, G.
Leeches in osteoarthritis of the thumb
A randomised clinical trial
FACT, 2006, 11(Suppl. 1), 29 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
17 anonymous
Lokaltherapie bei oberflächlicher Thrombophlebitis
tpk, 1990, 4(10), 533-534
Purgative therapy, Leech therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Thrombophlebitis
18 Ahmed, S.M.; Madbouly, N.H.; Maklad, S.S.; Abu-Shady, E.A.
Immunomodulatory effects of blood letting cupping therapy in patients with rheumatoid arthritis
Egypt J Immunol, 2005, 12(2), 39-51
Purgative therapy, Arthritis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping
19 Melchart, D; Vogt, S.; Köhler, W.; Streng, A.; Weidenhammer, W.; Kremers, L.; Hickel, R.; Felgenhauer, N.; Zilker, T.; Wühr, E.; Halbach, S.
Treatment of health complaints attributed to amalgam
J Dent Res, 2008, 87(4), 349-353
Purgative therapy, Amalgam filling, Nutrition/diet, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mercurius, Randomized trial, Trace elements, Vitamins, Dental diseases
20 Andereya, S.; Stanzel, S.; Maus, U.; Mueller-Rath, R.; Mumme, T.; Siebert, C.H.; Stock, F.; Schneider, F.
Assessment of leech therapy for knee osteoarthritis
A randomized study
Acta Orthopaedica, 2008, 79(2), 235-242
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
21 Farhadi, K.; Schwebel, D.C.; Saeb, M.; Choubsaz, M.; Mohammadi, R.; Ahmadi, A.
The effectiveness of wet-cupping for nonspecific low back pain in Iran
A randomized controlled trial
Complement Ther Med, 2009, 17(1), 9-1531
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
22 Michalsen, A.; Bock, S.; Lüdtke, R.; Rampp, T.; Baecker, M.; Bachmann, J.; Langhorst, J.; Musial, F.; Dobos, G.J.
Effects of traditional cupping therapy in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
J Pain, 2009, 10(6), 601-608
Purgative therapy, Carpal tunnel syndrome, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Cupping
23 Michalsen, A.; Lüdtke, R.; Cesur, Ö.; Afra, D.; Musial, F.; Baecker, M.; Fink, M.; Dobos, G.J.
Effectiveness of leech therapy in women with symptomatic arthrosis of the first carpometacarpal joint
A randomized controlled trial
Pain, 2008, 137, 452-459
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
24 Rampp, T.; Michalsen, A.; Lüdtke, R.; Musial, F.; Kremer, G.; Dobos, G.J.
Schmerzlindernde Wirkung von Cantharidenpflaster bei lumbaler Spinalkanalstenose
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2009, 16(4), 246-250
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Cantharidal plaster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), spinal stenosis
25 Houschyar, K.; Lüdtke, R.; Rampp, T.; Dobos, G.; Michalsen, A.
Phlebotomy (bloodletting) in patients with metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Eur J Integr Med, 2009, 1(4), 187-188 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
26 Lauche, R.; Cramer, H.; Rampp, T.; Saha, F.; Dobos, G.J.; Musial, F.
The influence of a series of 5 dry cupping treatments on neck pain and mechanical thresholds
A randomized controlled pilto study
International Society for Complementary Medicine Research (ICCMR): ICCMR 2010. 5th International Congress on Complementary Medicine Research., 2010, 31-32 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
27 Stock, F.
Der Einsatz von Blutegeln zur symptomatischen Schmerztherapie bei Patienten mit Arthrose des Kniegelenks
2009, 1-106 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Pain
28 Salonen, J.T.; Tuomainen, T.P.; Solonen, R.; Lakka, T.A.; Nyyssonen, K.
Donation of blood is associated with reduced risk of myocardial infarction
The Kuopio Ischaemic Heart Disease Risk Factor Study
Am J Epidemiol, 1998, 148(5), 445-451
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Andrology, Heart attack, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Prevention
29 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Iron stores, blood donation, and insulin sensitivity and secretion
Clin Chem, 2005, 51(7), 1201-1205
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Diabetes mellitus, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
30 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Hernandez-Aguado, I.; Ricart, W.
Blood-letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects of insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function
Diabetes, 2002, 51, 1000-1004
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
31 Fernandez-Real, J.M.; Penarroja, G.; Castro, A.; Garcia-Bragado, F.; Lopez-Bermejo, A.; Ricart, W.
Blood letting in high-ferritin type 2 diabetes
Effects on vascular reactivity
Diabetes Care, 2002, 25(12), 2249-2255
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Andrology, Blood/Lymphatic system, Diabetes mellitus, Haemochromatosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
32 Sumida, Y.; Kanemasa, K.; Fukumoto, K.; Yoshida, N.; Sakai, K.
Effects of dietary iron reduction versus phlebotomy in patients with chronic hepatitis C
Results from a randomized, controlled trial on 40 Japanese patients
Intern Med, 2007, 46(10), 637-642
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Diet, Nutrition/diet, Hepatitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Randomized trial
33 Zacharski, L.R.; Chow, B.K.; Howes, P.S.; Lavori, P.W.; Shamayeva, G.
Implementation of an iron reduction protocol in patients with peripheral vascular disease
VA cooperative study no. 410: the Iron (Fe) and Atherosclerosis Study (FeAST)
Am Heart J, 2004, 148(3), 386-392
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Arteriosclerosis, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
34 Zhao, J.P.; Piao, Y.Z.; Wang, J.
Effect of acupuncture combined with blood-letting by a three-edged needle on 50 cases of Bell's palsy at the acute stage
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(2), 118-121
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Muscle paralysis, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine, Bell's palsy
35 Zhang, Y.F.; Ren, G.F.; Zhang, X.C.
Acupuncture plus cupping for treating insomnia in college students
J Trad Chin Med, 2010, 30(3), 185-189
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Sleep disorders, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
36 Cesur, Ö.
Blutegeltherapie bei symptomatischer Rhizarthrose
Randomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Wirksamkeit
EHK, 2011, 60(2), 69-76
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Leech therapy, Finger arthrosis, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
37 Lauche, R.; Cramer, H.; Choi, K.-E.; Rampp, T.; Saha, F.; Dobos, G.; Musial, F.
Is a series of five dry cupping treatments effective in the treatment of chronic non-specific neck pain?
A randomised controlled pilot study
Eur J Integr Med, 2010, 2(4), 240-241 (Abstract; Symposiumsbeitrag)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping
38 Seleznev, K.G.; Shchetinina, E.A.; Trophimenko, N.P.; Nikonov, G.I.; Baskova, I.P.
Use of the medicinal leech in the treatment of ear diseases
ORL J Otorhinolaryngol Relat Spec, 1992, 54(1), 1-4
Purgative therapy, Leech therapy, Ear-nose-throat disorders, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Middle ear inflammation, Non-randomized trial, Ear noises
39 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Hohnemann, C.; Choi, K.-E.; Rampp, T.; Dobos, G.J.; Musial, F.
Schröpfen und chronischer Nackenschmerz
Teil I: Drei Schröpftechniken in der Behandlung von chronischen Nackenschmerzen
Albrecht, H., Frühwald, M. (Hrsg.): Jahrbuch der Karl und Veronica Carstens-Stiftung, Band 17 (2010), 2011, 103-117 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping, Chronic pain
40 Lauche, R.; Chramer, B.; Berger, B.; Dobos, G.J.; Musial, F.
Schröpfen und chronischer Nackenschmerz
Teil II: Körperschema
Albrecht, H., Frühwald, M. (Hrsg.): Jahrbuch der Karl und Veronica Carstens-Stiftung, Band 17 (2010), 2011, 119-123 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Neck pain, Non-randomized trial, Pain, Cupping, Chronic pain
41 Lauche, R.; Cramer, H.; Choi, K.-E.; Rampp, T.; Saha, F.J.; Dobos, G.J.; Musial, F.
The influence of a series of five dry cupping treatments on pain and mechanical thresholds in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain
A randomised controlled pilot study
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2011, 11, 63; (1-11)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
42 Afra, D.
Randomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Wirksamkeit der Blutegeltherapie bei symptomatischer Epicondylitis lateralis humeri
2009, 1-93 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Epicondylitis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
43 Cesur, Ö.
Randomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Wirksamkeit der Blutegeltherapie bei symptomatischer Rhizarthrose
2009, 1-87 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Finger arthrosis, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
44 Kim, J.I.; Kim, T.H.; Lee, M.S.; Kang, J.W.; Kim, K.H.; Choi, J.Y.; Kang, K.W.; Kim, A.R.; Shi, M.S.; Jung, S.Y.; Choi, S.M.
Evaluation of wet-cupping therapy for persistent non-specific low back pain
A randomised, waiting-list controlled, open-label, parallel-group pilot trial
Trials, 2011, 12, 146; (1-7)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping, Chronic pain
45 Cramer, H.; Lauche, R.; Hohmann, C.; Choi, K. E.; Rampp, T.; Musial, F.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Randomized controlled trial of pulsating cupping (pneumatic pulsation therapy) for chronic neck pain
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2011, 18(6), 327-334
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
46 Stange, R.; Moser, C.; Hopfenmueller, W.; Mansmann, U.; Buehring, M.; Uehleke, B.
Randomised controlled trial with medical leeches for osteoarthritis of the knee
Complement Ther Med, 2012, 20(1-2), 1-7
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
47 Lauche, R.
Der Einfluss von Blutigem und Trockenem Schröpfen auf chronische Nackenschmerzen, mechanische Perzeptions- und Schmerzschwellen sowie die Körperwahrnehmung
2011, 1-100 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping
48 Hui, F.; Boyle, E.; Vayda, E.; Glazier, R.H.
A randomized controlled trial of a multifaceted integrated complementary-alternative therapy for chronic herpes zoster-related pain
Altern Med Rev, 2012, 17(1), 57-68
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Chinese medicinal herbs, Herpes zoster, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Meditation, Mind-body medicine, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Neural therapy, Randomized trial, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
49 Lauche, R.; Cramer, H.; Haller, H.; Musial, F.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.J.; Berger, B.
My back has shrunk
The influence of traditional cupping on body image in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2012, 19(2), 68-74
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
50 Huang, T.; Zhang, W.; Huang, X.; Tian, Y.; Wang, G.; Zhang, Y.; Wang, L.; Litscher, G.
Comparing the efficacy of traditional fire-cupping and high-tech vacuum-cupping using laser doppler imaging at an acupuncture clinic in Beijing
Med Acupunct, 2011, 23(1), 13-18
Purgative therapy, Blood/Lymphatic system, Healthy probands, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Non-randomized trial, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
51 Farahmand, S.K.; Gang, L.Z.; Saghbi, S.A.; Mohammadi, M.; Mohammadi, S.; Mohammadi, G.; Ferns, G.A.; Zadeh, M.G.; Razmgah, G.G.; Ramazani, Z.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Azizi, H.
The effects of wet cupping on coronary risk factors in patients with metabolic syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
Am J Chin Med, 2012, 40(2), 269-277
Purgative therapy, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Randomized trial, Cupping, Metabolic diseases
52 Raval, H.N.; Thakar, A.B.
Role of Raktamokshana by Jalaukavacharana and Siravedhana in the management of Vicharchika (eczema)
Ayu, 2012, 33(1), 68-72
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Ayurveda, Leech therapy, Eczema, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
53 Lin, M.L.; Wu, H.C.; Hsieh, Y.H.; Su, C.T.; Shih, Y.S.; Lin, C.W.; Wu, J.H.
Evaluation of the effect of laser acupuncture and cupping with ryodoraku and visual analog scale on low back pain
eCAM, 2012, 2012, 521612; (1-7)
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Low back pain, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
54 Houschyar, K.S.; Lüdtke, R.; Dobos, G.J.; Kalus, U.; Broecker-Preuss, M.; Rampp, T.; Brinkhaus, B.; Michalsen, A.
Effects of phlebotomy-induced reduction of body iron stores on metabolic syndrome: results from a randomized clinical trial
BMC Med, 2012, 10, 54(1-8)
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical symptoms, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
55 Lauche, R.; Materdey, S.; Cramer, H.; Haller, H.; Stange, R.; Dobos, G.; Rampp, T.
Effectiveness of home-based cupping massage compared to progressive muscle relaxation in patients with chronic neck pain
A randomized controlled trial
PLoS ONE, 2013, 8(6), e65378; (1-9)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Cupping
56 Lauche, R.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.J.; Cramer, H.
Clinically meaningful differences in pain, disability and quality of life for chronic nonspecific neck pain
A reanalysis of 4 randomized controlled trials of cupping therapy
Complement Ther Med, 2013, 21(4), 342-347
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
57 Teut, M.; Kaiser, S.; Ortiz, M.; Roll, S.; Binting, S.; Willich, S.N.; Brinkhaus, B.
Pulsatile dry cupping in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee
A randomized controlled exploratory trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2012, 12, 184; (1-9)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping
58 Emerich, M.
Lokale, mittels Mikrodialyse gemessene Stoffwechselveränderungen durch Schröpfen
Eine explorative, randomisierte Studie an Gesunden und Patienten mit chronischen Nackenschmerzen
2011, 1-81 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
59 Kim, T.-H.; Kang, J.W.; Kim, K.H.; Lee, M.H.; Kim, J.E.; Kim, J.-H.; Lee, S.; Shin, M.-S.; Jung, S.-Y.; Kim, A.-R.; Park, H.-J.; Hong, K.E.
Cupping for treating neck pain in video display terminal (VDT) users
A randomized controlled pilot trial
J Occup Health, 2012, 54, 416-426
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
60 Shiffa, M.; Siddiqui, M.A.; Sultana, A.; Zaman, F.; Fahamiya, N.; Akhtar, U.
Comparative clinical evaluation of leech therapy in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis
Eur J Integr Med, 2013, 5(3), 261-269
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
61 Lauche, R.; Materdey, S.; Cramer, H.; Haller, H.; Stange, R.; Dobos, G.J.; Rampp, T.
Die Wirksamkeit einer zwölfwöchigen Heimanwendung der Schröpfkopfmassage bei Patienten mit chronischen Nackenschmerzen
Ergebnisse einer randomisiert-kontrollierten Studie
Albrecht, H., Frühwald, M. (Hrsg.): Jahrbuch der Karl und Veronica Carstens-Stiftung, Band 19 (2012), 2013, 25-42
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Neck pain, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping, Chronic pain
62 Lauche, R.; Cramer, H.; Langhorst, J.; Dobos, G.
Cupping for chronic nonspecific neck pain
A 2-year follow-up
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(5), 328-333
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping, Chronic pain
63 Saghaei, M.; Razavi, S.
Bloodletting acupuncture for the prevention of stridor in children after tracheal extubation
A randomised controlled study
Anaesthesia, 2001, 56(10), 961-964
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupuncture, Respiratory diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Pediatrics, Postoperative complaints, Prevention, Randomized trial, Stridor, Traditional Chinese medicine
64 Zacharski, L.R.; Shamayeva, G.; Chow, B.K.
Effect of controlled reduction of body iron stores on clinical outcomes in peripheral arterial disease
Am Heart J, 2011, 162(5), 949-957
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Occlusive arterial disease, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial
65 Akbarzade, M.; Ghaemmaghami, M.; Yazdanpanahi, Z.; Zare, N.; Azizi, A.; Mohagheghzadeh, A.
The effect of dry cupping therapy at acupoint BL23 on the intensity of postpartum low back pain in primiparous women based on two types of questionnaires, 2012
A randomized clinical trial
Int J Comm Nurs Midwif, 2014, 2(2), 112-120
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Cupping, Obstetrics
66 Xu, J.; Lin, R.; Wang, J.; Wu, Y.; Wang, Y.; Zhang, Y.; Xi, C.; Wu, Q.
Effect of acupuncture anesthesia on acne vulgaris of pricking-bloodletting cupping
A single-blind randomized clinical trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2013, 33(6), 752-756
Purgative therapy, Acne, Acupuncture, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Pain, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
67 Farahmand, S.K.; Gang, L.Z.; Saghebi, S.A.; Mohammadi, M.; Mohammadi, S.; Mohammadi, G.; Ferns, G.A.; Ghanbari, M.; Razmgah, G.G.; Ramazani, Z.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Esmaily, H.; Azizi, H.
Does wet cupping on the interscapular region improve depression and anxiety?
FACT, 2014, 19(2), 64-69
Purgative therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Cupping, Metabolic diseases
68 Sheeraz, M.; Quamari, M.A.; Ahmed, Z.
A comparative clinical study on the effects of Mehjama Nariya and Hijamat Bila Shart in Irqunnasa (sciatica)
Spatula DD, 2013, 3(4), 161-166
Purgative therapy, Ayurveda, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Nervous system, Neuralgia, Randomized trial, Cupping
69 Emerich, M.; Braeunig, M.; Clement, H.W.; Lüdtke, R.; Huber, R.
Mode of action of cupping--local metabolism and pain thresholds in neck pain patients and healthy subjects
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(1), 148-158
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Non-randomized trial, Cupping
70 Farahmand, S.K.; Gang, L.Z.; Saghebi, S.A.; Mohammadi, M.; Mohammadi, S.; Mohammadi, G.; Ferns, G.A.; Ghanbarzadeh, M.; Razmgah, G.G.; Ramazani, Z.; Ghayour-Mobarhan, M.; Esmaily, H.; Taghanaki, H.B.; Azizi, H.
The effects of wet cupping on serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and heat shock protein 27 antibody titers in patients with metabolic syndrome
Complement Ther Med, 2014, 22(4), 640-644
Purgative therapy, Immunomodulation, Immune system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Randomized trial, Cupping, Metabolic diseases
71 Lauche, R.; Materdey, S.; Cramer, H.; Haller, H.; Stange, R.; Dobos, G.; Rampp, T.
The effect of a 3 months home use of cupping massage on chronic non-specific neck pain
Forsch Komplementärmed, 2013, 20(Suppl 3), 6 (Symposiumsbeitrag; Abstract)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Relaxation, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mind-body medicine, Progressive muscle relaxation, Randomized trial, Cupping
72 Houschyar, K.S.
Randomisierte Studie zum Wirksamkeitsnachweis des Aderlasses beim metablischen Syndrom
2011, 1-92 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Metabolic syndrome, Randomized trial, Metabolic diseases
73 Firoozabadi, M.D.; Navabzadeh, M.; Roudsari, M.K.; Zahmatkash, M.
Comparative efficacy trial of cupping and serkangabin versus conventional therapy of migraine headaches
A randomized, open-label, comparative efficacy trial
J Res Med Sci, 2014, 19(12), 1134-1139
Purgative therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Headache, Migraine, Nervous system, Randomized trial, Cupping
74 Yue, Y.; Pan, X.; Zhang, S.; Jin, J.; Wang, W.; Wang, D.; Han, D.; Wang, G.; Hu, Q.; Kang J.; Ding, S.; Yang, Y.; Bu, H.; Guo, Y.
A randomized controlled trial of puncturing and bloodletting at twelve hand jing points to treat acute carbon monoxide poisoning as adjunct to first aid treatment
A study protocol
eCAM, 2015, Article ID 827305, (1-5)
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupuncture, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Luftverschmutzung, Randomized trial, Toxicology, Traditional Chinese medicine, Environmental medicine
75 Khan, M.S.; Ansari, A.N.
Effect of leech therapy (Irsal-e Alaq) and Unani formulation (Itrifal Sagheer with Zanjabeel) in the management of varicose veins (Dawali)
An open, randomized, standard controlled, three groups clinical trial
Spatula DD, 2015, 5(1), 41-50
Purgative therapy, Leech therapy, Ethnomedicine, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Kombinationsarzneimittel, Complementary and alternative medicine, Varicose veins, Randomized trial, ginger, Itrifal Sagheer, Unani medicine
76 AlBedah, A.; Khalil, M.; Elolemy, A.; Hussein, A.A.; AlQaed, M.; Al Mudaiheem, A.; Abutalib, R.A.; Bazaid, F.M.; Bafail, A.S.; Essa, A.; Bakrain, M.Y.
The use of wet cupping for persistent nonspecific low back pain
Randomized controlled clinical trial
J Altern Complement Med, 2015, 21(8), 504-508
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Cupping
77 Saeed, A.M.; Mohammed, R.M.; Ibrahim, M.E.A.A.
Evaluation of cupping therapy as an adjuvant therapy in a smoking cessation program
Egypt J Bronchol, 2015, epub ahead of print,
Purgative therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Mental diseases, Randomized trial, Cupping, Addiction
78 Aleyeidi, N.A.; Aseri, K.S.; Matbouli, S.M.; Sulaiamani, A.A.; Kobeisy, S.A.
Effects of wet-cupping on blood pressure in hypertensive patients
A randomized controlled trial
J Integr Med, 2015, 13(6), 391-399
Purgative therapy, High blood pressure, Cardiovascular diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Cupping
79 Shi, H.-f.; Xu, F.; Shi, Y.; Ren, C.-y.; Wu, X.-y.; Xu, B.; Li, J.; Zhang, D.-j.
Effect of ear-acupoint pressing and ear apex (HX6,7) bloodletting on haemorheology in chloasma patients with Gan depression pattern
Chin J Integr Med, 2016, 22(1), 42-48
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupressure, Acupuncture, Chloasm, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Ohrakupressur, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
80 Schumann, S.
Randomisierte kontrollierte Pilotstudie zum Einfluss von Schröpfkopfmassage auf Parameter der quantitativen sensorischen Testung bei Patienten mit Nackenschmerzen
2014, 1-89 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
81 Schumann, S.
Randomisierte kontrollierte Pilotstudie zum Einfluss von Schröpfkopfmassage auf Parameter der quantitativen sensorischen Testung bei Patienten mit Nackenschmerzen
2014, 1-89 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
82 Chi, L.-M.; Lin, L.-M.; Chen, C.-L.; Wang, S.-F.
The effectiveness of cupping therapy on relieving chronic neck and shoulder pain
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2016, Article ID 7358918, (1-7)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Brachialgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping, Schulterschmerz (unspezifisch)
83 Jiang, G.; Jia, C.; Lin, M.
Effect of bloodletting therapy at local myofascial trigger points and acupuncture at Jiaji (EX-B 2) points on upper back myofascial pain syndrome
A randomized controlled trial
J Trad Chin Med, 2016, 36(1), 26-31
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Myofasziales Schmerzsyndrom, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
84 Klotz, S.
Randomisierte kontrollierte Studie zur Wirksamkeit der Blutegeltherapie (Hirudo medicinalis) bei symptomatischer Gonarthrose
2015, 1-115 (Dissertation)
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
85 Lauche, R.; Spitzer, J.; Schwahn, B.; Ostermann, T.; Bernardy, K.; Cramer, H.; Dobos, G.; Langhorst, J.
Efficacy of cupping therapy in patients with the fibromyalgia syndrome
A randomised placebo controlled trial
Sci Reports, 2016, 6, 37316; (1-10)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Fibromyalgia, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Placebo-controlled, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping
86 Farhadi, K.; Choubsaz, M.; Setayeshi, K.; Kameli, M.; Bazargan-Hejazi, S.; Zadie, Z.H.; Ahmadi, A.
The effectiveness of dry-cupping in preventing post-operative nausea and vomiting by P6 acupoint stimulation
A randomized controlled trial
Medicine, 2016, 95(38), e4770; (1-6)
Purgative therapy, Vomiting, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Postoperative complaints, Randomized trial, Cupping, Sickness
87 Saha, F.J.; Schumann, S.; Cramer, H.; Hohmann, C.; Choi, K.E.; Rolke, R.; Langhorst, J.; Rampp, T.; Dobos, G.; Lauche, R.
The effects of cupping massage in patients with chronic neck pain
A randomised controlled trial
Complement Med Res, 2017, 24(1), 26-32
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Neck pain, Randomized trial, Cupping
88 Lin, M.-L.; Wu, J.-H.; Lin, C.-W.; Su, C.-W.; Su, C.-T.; Wu, H.-C.; Shih, Y.-S.; Chiu, I.-T.; Chen, C.-Y.; Chang, W.-D.
Clinical effects of laser acupuncture plus Chinese cupping on the pain and plasma cortisol levels in patients with chronic nonspecific lower back pain
A randomized controlled trial
eCAM, 2017, Article ID 3140403, (1-7)
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Laserneedle acupuncture, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
89 Li, J.-Y.; Guo, W.; Sun, Z.-G.; Huang, Q.-S.; Lee, E.Y.; Wang, Y.; Yao, X.-D.
Cupping therapy for treating knee osteoarthritis
The evidence from systematic review and meta-analysis
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2017, 28, 152-160
Purgative therapy, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Rheumatic diseases, Cupping
90 Shahamat, M.; Daneshfard, B.; Najib, K.S.; Dehghani, S.M.; Tafazoli, V.; Kasalael, A.
Dry cupping in children with functional constipation
A randomized open label clinical trial
Afr J Tradit Compl Altern Med, 2016, 13(4), 22.28
Purgative therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Gastrointestinal tract, Pediatrics, Randomized trial, Cupping, Constipation
91 Jaouni, S.K. al; El-Fiky, E.A.; Mourad, S.A.; Ibrahim, N.K.; Kaki, A.M.; Rohaiem, S.M.; Qari, M.H.; Tabsh, L.M.; Aljawhari, A.A.
The effect of wet cupping on quality of life of adult patients with chronic medical conditions in King Abdulaziz University Hospital
Saudi Med J, 2017, 38(1), 53-62
Purgative therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Hospital, Non-randomized trial, Practice, Pain, Cupping, Chronic pain
92 Myers, D.G.; Jensen, K.C.; Menitove, J.E.
A historical cohort study of the effect of lowering body iron through blood donation on incident cardiac events
Transfusion, 2002, 42(9), 1135-1139
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Occlusive arterial disease, Arteriosclerosis, High blood pressure, Heart attack, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Coronary heart disease, Non-randomized trial, Stroke
93 Meng, X.W.; Wang, Y.; Piao, S.A.; Lv, W.T.; Zhu, C.H.; Mu, M.Y.; Li, D.D.; Liu, H.P.; Guo, Y.
Wet cupping therapy improves local blood perfusion and analgesic effects in patients with nerve-root type cervical spondylosis
Chin J Integr Med, 2018, 24(11), 830-834
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Cupping, Spondylosis, Traditional Chinese medicine
94 Cai, C.; Gong, Y.; Dong, D.; Xue, J.; Zheng, X.; Zhong, Z.; Shao, J.; Mi, D.
Combined therapies of modified Taiyi miraculous Moxa roll and cupping for patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation
eCAM, 2018, Article ID 6754730, (1-6)
Purgative therapy, Acupuncture, Disc damage (intervertebral), Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Cupping, Traditional Chinese medicine
95 Teut, M.; Ullmann, A.; Ortiz, M.; Rotter, G.; Binting, S.; Cree, M.; Lotz, F.; Roll, S.; Brinkhaus, B.
Pulsatile dry cupping in chronic low back pain - a randomized three-armed controlled clinical trial
BMC Complement Altern Med, 2018, 18, 115; (1-9)
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Randomized trial, Back pain (non-specific), Cupping
96 Shakouri, A.; Adljouy, N.; Balkani, S.; Mohamadi, M.; Hamishehkar, H.; Abdolalizadeh, J.; Shakouri, S.K.
Effectiveness of topical gel of medical leech (Hirudo medicinalis) saliva extract on patients with knee osteoarthritis
A randomized clinical trial
Complement Ther Clin Pract, 2018, 31, 352-359
Purgative therapy, Applikationsform, Arthrosis, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Leech therapy, Gel, leech, Clinical research, Knee arthrosis, Complementary and alternative medicine, Randomized trial, Rheumatic diseases
97 Wang, Y.-T.; Qi, Y.; Tang, F.-Y.; Li, F.-M.; Li, Q.-H.; Xu, C.-P.; Xie, G.-P.; Sun, H.-T.
The effect of cupping therapy for low back pain
A meta-analysis based on existing randomized controlled trials
J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil, 2017, 30(6), 1187-1195
Purgative therapy, Muscoskeletal -/Connective tissue system, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Low back pain, Meta-analysis, Cupping
98 Gao, J.-Y.; Liu, H.-J.; Jing, S.; Yang, Y.; Ge, C.-Q.; Qie, Z.-W.; Xie, Y.-B.; Jia, C.-C.
Clinical efficacy of catgut embedment combined with moxibustion and bloodletting in the treatment of androgenic alopecia
World J Acu Moxibust, 2015, 25(1), (1-6)
Purgative therapy, Bloodletting, Acupuncture, Andrology, Hair loss, Skin diseases, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Moxibustion, Randomized trial, Traditional Chinese medicine
99 Benli, A.R.; Sunay, D.
Changing efficacy of wet cupping therapy in migraine with lunar phase
A self-controlled interventional study
Med Sci Monit, 2017, 23, 6162-6167
Purgative therapy, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Migraine, Nervous system, Non-randomized trial, Cupping
100 Al-Lawati, T.; Mehdi, I.; Al Bahrani, B.; Al-Harsi, K.; Al Rahbi, S.; Varvaras, D.
Does alternative and traditional WASAM (local cautery) therapy facilitate an early and more extensive locoregional metastasis of breast cancer?
Gulf J Oncolog, 2016, 1(22), 37-42
Purgative therapy, Breast cancer, Ethnomedicine, Gynaecology, Clinical research, Complementary and alternative medicine, Cancer, Non-randomized trial, Retrospective design