The effect of moving cupping on psoriasis vulgaris and its influence on PASI score: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: We aim to study the treatment of psoriasis vulgaris with moving cupping. METHODS: We will search PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, the China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, Wanfang Database, and Chinese Biomedical Literature Database of randomized controlled trials beginning from their inception to August 2020. The primary outcomes are that PASI score and clinical effective rate will be the main outcome indicators. Additional outcome is The Quality of life index score and safety assessment will be considered a secondary outcome. Two independent authors will based on the Cochrane system evaluation manual 5.1.0 version of RCT bias risk assessment tool to evaluate the risk of bias among the final included studies. And we will use the RevMan 5.3 software to analysis data. RESULTS: This study will provide an assessment of the current state of moving cupping for the psoriasis vulgaris, aiming to show the efficacy and safety of this treatment. CONCLUSION: This study will provide evidence to judge whether moving cupping is an effective therapy for psoriasis vulgaris. INPLASY REGISTRATION NUMBER: INPLASY2020120061.