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IRCT20260214068853N1 IRCT 2026-04-20 Tehran University of Medical Sciences Dry Needling and cupping therapy in Hamstring muscle CUDHAM-RCT Comparison of the Effects of Dry Needling and Cupping therapy on Pain Intensity, Range of Motion, and Function of the Hamstring Muscle with Active Myofascial Trigger Points in amateur athletes 2026-04-20 anticipated 30 Recruiting https://irct.ir/trial/89230 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Treatment, Randomization description: Randomization is performed using the Block Randomization method as follows to allocate participants evenly to one of the two intervention groups of dry needling plus static stretch or cupping therapy plus static stretch. A) Randomization and allocation to groups: Given that we have 2 groups in this study, the block size must be divisible by 2, which is the most common block size when we have 2 study groups, 4, from each block of 4 people, 2 people are placed in the dry needling group and 2 people in the cupping group. All possible combinations for a block include AABB, ABAB, ABBA, BBAA, BABA, BAAB…. Each person enters the study based on the order in the selected block. For example, if the randomization block is AABB, the first two people will enter the dry needling group and the second two people will enter the cupping group, so that we finally have two equal groups, Blinding description: This study is single-blind, and the outcome assessor is completely blinded to the participants’ allocation to the treatment groups (dry needling or cupping therapy). Implementation of Blinding: Independent Assessment: Outcome assessment is conducted by an individual who has no role in the intervention delivery or participant allocation to groups. Information Protection: Participant allocation to groups is managed by an assessor external to the research team. The outcome assessor works solely with anonymized participant codes, not group names. Randomization Method (Blocking): To ensure group balance and prevent premature disclosure of allocation, the blocking method has been employed. In this method, blocks with specific combinations (e.g., AABB, ABAB) are defined, and participants are assigned to groups based on their order of entry into these blocks. N/A Hamstring Muscle with Active Myofascial Trigger Points. Intervention group:. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: Comparison of the effects of dry needling and cupping therapy on pain intensity, range of motion, and hamstring muscle function in amateur athletes.” Data Description: “The data includes measurements of pain intensity, range of motion, and hamstring muscle function. As no identifying information was recorded, a significant portion of the data is shareable. When: Six months after publication To whom: Academic researchers and those who are industrially involved. Conditions: Citation and referencing are fully permitted. Where to obtain: via this email address: saraslifeonig@gmail.com How to obtain: The requester first submits an official request, and after the initial review, assessment of ethical/legal restrictions, and final preparation of the data, the files are provided by the author. Depending on the type of data, the entire process typically takes between 3 and 20 working days. Comments:
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Eslamshahr Iran (Islamic Republic of) 3314648483 +98 21 5635 0670 saraslifeonig@gmail.com Tehran University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Patients with active trigger points in the hamstring muscle (assessed by physiotherapist) Pain intensity according to the VAS scale between 3 and 7 Amateur athletes (3 sessions per week or maximum 6 hours of weekly training for at least the last 10 months) Individuals with hamstring muscle shortening with AKE 90/90 (physiotherapist assessment) 18 years 40 years Both Having a history of orthopedic or neurological problems in the lower extremities Having a history of surgery in the back, hip, or knee areas Having a recent history of hamstring strain Having upper or lower motor neuron damage Received treatment in the last three months women in menstruation cycle Having a difference in limb length of more than two centimeters Experience of any injury to the lower extremities within the last three months Rehabilitation Intervention group: Hamstring flexibility with active knee extension test, pain intensity with VAS or visual analogue scale, passive compliance of hamstring , peak passive torque during stretch. Timepoint: The assessment periods include one session before the start of treatment, one immediately after the first session, a third after the completion of treatment sessions, and a fourth two weeks after the assessments for follow-up. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain, Goniometer, Handheld dynamometer. Tehran university of medical science Approved 2026-04-10 Ethics of commitiee of Nursing and Midwifery ,Tehran University of Medical Sciences Zarafshan st. Abzarian , sixth kohsar , number nine , unite 5 Eslamshahr Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)