Husnita Thamrin, Samaneh Rahmani

The Role of Cupping Therapy in Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Hypertension Control: Analysis of Changes in Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

Introduction

The role of cupping therapy in non-pharmacological approaches to hypertension control: analysis of changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Explore the role of wet cupping therapy in non-pharmacological hypertension control. This study analyzes changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure, finding no statistically significant overall difference but providing evidence-based insights.

Abstract

Purpose of the study: This study aimed to analyze changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure following wet cupping therapy as a non-pharmacological intervention for hypertension control. Methodology: An analytical pre–post experimental study was conducted involving 32 adult participants undergoing wet cupping therapy. Blood pressure was measured before and after intervention using standardized procedures. Data were processed through editing and coding stages and analyzed using paired-samples t-test or Wilcoxon signed-rank test based on normality distribution. Statistical significance was set at p < 0.05. Main Findings: The mean change in systolic blood pressure was 1.09 ± 8.20 mmHg, while the mean change in diastolic blood pressure was 0.31 ± 7.06 mmHg. Twelve participants (38%) experienced a reduction in systolic blood pressure. However, overall differences in systolic and diastolic values before and after therapy were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). Novelty/Originality of this study: This study advances current evidence by positioning wet cupping therapy within an evidence-based non-pharmacological hypertension control framework and by separately analyzing systolic and diastolic hemodynamic responses using standardized statistical procedures.

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