Location = University of Portsmouth
“Ilkay Zihni Chirali, leading exponent of cupping therapy in the UK, will give treatments, weekly, to 20-25 patients with inflammatory conditions. Blood plasma markers of inflammatory conditions will be measured from samples taken before, during and after treatment. It is hoped that this trial will provide substantial evidence for the mechanisms by which cupping therapy can act in such disorders and hence boost its acceptance as a valid and mainstream treatment in the UK. Do you know of anyone who may be interested to participate in this study or who could benefit from the treatment (which will be free)?”
Subjects should:
-Have an inflammatory disorder (this can be newly diagnosed or long term condition. However, if subjects are taking medication, this must be stable)
- Have asthma, or a chronic musculoskeletal or other inflammatory disorder.
- Not have received cupping, acupuncture or herbs for at least 3 months.
-Be aged 18 years or more.
For further information please contact: Mark Bovey, ARRC Thames Valley University 0208 280 5277 , arrc@tvu.ac.uk, Ilkay Zihni Chirali 0208 306 6736 ilkayzchirali@aol.com and Roz Gibbs roz.gibbs@port.ac.uk
Cupping Therapy Clinic