Dry NeedlingNCT05882825
The Level of Knowledge and Awareness of Dry Needling Treatment in the Turkish Population
An observational study of Dry Needling, run by Uskudar State Hospital.
Trial summary
The study will employ a cross-sectional design to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of dry needling therapy in the Turkish population. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Dry Needling
- What is being tested?
- Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness Questionnaire
- How many people
- 400 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2023to 1 Jul 2024
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic and gave consent to participate in the study.
Who may be able to join
- Giving consent.
Who cannot join
- Not giving consent.
- Any illness or disability that can prevent filling out the form or communicating.
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet.
About this study
The study will employ a cross-sectional design to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of dry needling therapy in the Turkish population.
Read the detailed description
A representative sample of individuals will be selected for participation in the survey. A structured questionnaire will be developed specifically for this study, consisting of questions related to the knowledge and awareness of dry needling therapy. The questionnaire will be administered through face-to-face interviews. Data collected from the survey will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to determine the overall level of knowledge and awareness of dry needling therapy among the Turkish population.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling
- Being tested
- Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness Questionnaire
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness QuestionnaireOther
Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness Questionnaire is a questionnaire consisting of a total of 14 questions created by the researchers who are specialized in the field. The correct answer to each question is one point. A high score indicates a high level of knowledge and awareness, while a low score indicates a low level of awareness and knowledge.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Patients admitted to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic. | Patients admitted to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic and gave consent to participate. Receives: Other: Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Level of Knowledge and Awareness of Dry Needling Therapy in the Turkish Population
By using the data gained with the Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness Questionnaire and using the suggested statistical methods by the statistics expert, this study will aim to determine the level of knowledge and awareness of myofascial pain syndrome in the Turkish population.
Measured: 1 day
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted31 May 2023
- Study start1 Aug 2023 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Dec 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Jul 2024 (estimated)
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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (estimated)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar State Hospital
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Collaborators
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Mustafa Hüseyin Temel, Uskudar State Hospital
- Investigators
- Mustafa H Temel, M.D., Principal investigator, Uskudar State Hospital
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05882825
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DNK1
- Status last verified
- May 2023
- First submitted
- 21 May 2023
- Last updated
- 31 May 2023
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided: The individual participant data will be shared upon reasonable request by the corresponding author.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 31 May 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Level of Knowledge and Awareness of Dry Needling Treatment in the Turkish Population
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05882825
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DNK1
- Conditions
- Dry Needling
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 400 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Uskudar State HospitalOther government
- Collaborators
- Başakşehir Çam & Sakura City Hospital
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2023 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Jul 2024 (estimated)
- First posted
- 31 May 2023 (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.
The study will employ a cross-sectional design to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of dry needling therapy in the Turkish population.
Detailed description
A representative sample of individuals will be selected for participation in the survey. A structured questionnaire will be developed specifically for this study, consisting of questions related to the knowledge and awareness of dry needling therapy. The questionnaire will be administered through face-to-face interviews. Data collected from the survey will be analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to determine the overall level of knowledge and awareness of dry needling therapy among the Turkish population.
Study design
- Observational model
- Ecologic or community
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Patients admitted to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic. | – | Other: Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness QuestionnairePatients admitted to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic and gave consent to participate. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients who applied to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic and gave consent to participate in the study.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Giving consent.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Not giving consent.
- Any illness or disability that can prevent filling out the form or communicating.
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 Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness QuestionnaireDry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness Questionnaire is a questionnaire consisting of a total of 14 questions created by the researchers who are specialized in the field. The correct answer to each question is one point. A high score indicates a high level of knowledge and awareness, while a low score indicates a low level of awareness and knowledge. | Other | Patients admitted to the physical medicine and rehabilitation outpatient clinic. |
Primary outcome
Level of Knowledge and Awareness of Dry Needling Therapy in the Turkish Population
Time frame: 1 day
By using the data gained with the Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness Questionnaire and using the suggested statistical methods by the statistics expert, this study will aim to determine the level of knowledge and awareness of myofascial pain syndrome in the Turkish population.
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 31 May 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided. The individual participant data will be shared upon reasonable request by the corresponding author.
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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.
Mustafa H Temel, M.D. principal investigator
Uskudar State Hospital
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Dry Needling, run by Uskudar State Hospital.
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 2 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: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 31 May 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Mustafa H Temel, M.D. (+905342714872, mhuseyintemel@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Level of Knowledge and Awareness of Dry Needling Therapy in the Turkish Population (time frame: 1 day). 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 31 May 2023.