My initial reaction to cupping was negative. But sounds like the data on this is neutral?
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Replying to @a_haema
Appropriate epistemiological test: if cupping did work, how would the data look different? (If it'd look the same, then no info either way.)
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Replying to @a_haema
If it worked, you'd expect the most rigorous evidence to demonstrate a significant benefit, which so far hasn't happened.
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Replying to @GidMK
on the one hand, I'm reading some studies do show benefit (pain reduction), but it can't be distinguished from an effective placebo
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that's neutral data if a study can't tell the difference between actually reducing pain and placebo
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Replying to @a_haema
But since there's no plausible mechanism of action, it's more appropriate to assume no benefit until proven otherwise.
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From what I can see most of the studies discussing pain take pretty much this stance. Maybe it's helpful, but likely not.
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