Dry NeedlingNCT05533437
Effect of Different Duration of Dry Needling on Muscles Strength of Flexor Forearm Muscles of Dominant Hand in Healthy Subjects
A study testing dry needling and kinesio taping in people with Dry Needling, run by Majmaah University at 1 site in India.
Trial summary
Dry needling is typically used to treat muscles, ligaments, tendons, subcutaneous fascia, scar tissue, peripheral nerves, and neurovascular bundles for the management of a variety of neuromusculoskeletal pain syndromes.However, there are contradictory research articles about the optimal duration of dry needling per… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 45 to 85 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Dry Needling
- What is being tested?
- dry needling and kinesio taping
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 64 participants
- Where
- 1 siteIndia
- Study dates
- 3 Nov 2021to 1 Mar 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 45 to 85 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Patient with osteoarthritis
Who cannot join
- Patient with musculoskeletal disorders Metabolic disorders causing knee pain Surgery
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Dry needling is typically used to treat muscles, ligaments, tendons, subcutaneous fascia, scar tissue, peripheral nerves, and neurovascular bundles for the management of a variety of neuromusculoskeletal pain syndromes.However, there are contradictory research articles about the optimal duration of dry needling per session.
Read the detailed description
Dry needling is 'an invasive technique used by physical therapists to treat myofascial pain that uses a dry needle, without medication or injection, which is inserted into areas of the muscle known as trigger point defines dry needling as including both muscular and connective tissues, but not neural stimulation. The paper reads, 'dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.
The dry needling is reported to improve the level of pain, muscle strength, and flexibility. However, the optimal duration of dry needling to improve muscle strength is still Unknown.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling
- Being tested
- dry needling, kinesio taping
- Keywords
- dry needling, kinesio tapping, Healthy adults
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
dry needlingDevice
the dry needle inserted to area of pain
kinesio tapingOther
kinesio taping
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Dry needling | Experimental | During dry needling, a practitioner inserts several filiform needles into your skin. Filiform needles are fine, short, stainless steel needles that don't inject fluid into the body. Receives: Device: dry needling |
| kinesio taping | Active comparator | The Kinesio Taping Method is a therapeutic taping technique which alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin increasing interstitial space and allowing for decreased inflammation in affected areas. Based upon research and years of clinical use, The Kinesio Taping Method specifically applies Kinesio tape based on evaluation and assessment to dictate a specific application. Receives: Other: kinesio taping |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Level of pain on pain scale
Level of pain in the pain scale
Measured: 3 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Sep 2022
- Study start3 Nov 2021
- Primary completion1 Mar 2022
- Study completion1 Mar 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Dry NeedlingStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Care provider, Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Majmaah University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, faizan kashoo, PT, Majmaah University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05533437
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AIHMS-2 New Delhi
- Status last verified
- Sep 2022
- First submitted
- 6 Sep 2022
- Last updated
- 9 Sep 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Sep 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of Different Duration of Dry Needling on Muscles Strength of Flexor Forearm Muscles of Dominant Hand in Healthy Subjects
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05533437
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AIHMS-2 New Delhi
- Conditions
- Dry Needling
- Keywords
- dry needling, kinesio tapping, Healthy adults
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 64 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Majmaah UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 3 Nov 2021 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Sep 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Dry needling is typically used to treat muscles, ligaments, tendons, subcutaneous fascia, scar tissue, peripheral nerves, and neurovascular bundles for the management of a variety of neuromusculoskeletal pain syndromes.However, there are contradictory research articles about the optimal duration of dry needling per session.
Detailed description
Dry needling is 'an invasive technique used by physical therapists to treat myofascial pain that uses a dry needle, without medication or injection, which is inserted into areas of the muscle known as trigger point defines dry needling as including both muscular and connective tissues, but not neural stimulation. The paper reads, 'dry needling is a skilled intervention that uses a thin filiform needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying myofascial trigger points, muscular, and connective tissues for the management of neuromusculoskeletal pain and movement impairments.
The dry needling is reported to improve the level of pain, muscle strength, and flexibility. However, the optimal duration of dry needling to improve muscle strength is still Unknown.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Quadruple blind (participant, care provider, investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Dry needling | Experimental | Device: dry needlingDuring dry needling, a practitioner inserts several filiform needles into your skin. Filiform needles are fine, short, stainless steel needles that don't inject fluid into the body. |
| kinesio taping | Active comparator | Other: kinesio tapingThe Kinesio Taping Method is a therapeutic taping technique which alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin increasing interstitial space and allowing for decreased inflammation in affected areas. Based upon research and years of clinical use, The Kinesio Taping Method specifically applies Kinesio tape based on evaluation and assessment to dictate a specific application. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 45 to 85 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patient with osteoarthritis
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Patient with musculoskeletal disorders Metabolic disorders causing knee pain Surgery
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| dry needlingthe dry needle inserted to area of pain | Device | Dry needling |
| kinesio tapingkinesio taping | Other | kinesio taping |
Primary outcome
Level of pain on pain scale
Time frame: 3 months
Level of pain in the pain scale
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Sep 2022.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing dry needling and kinesio taping in people with Dry Needling, run by Majmaah University at 1 site in India.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Sep 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in India. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Level of pain on pain scale (time frame: 3 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Sep 2022.