Clinical trials: Dry Needling
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Dry Needling
Dry Needling and Quad Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Dry needling is a skilled intervention provided by trained physical therapists to treat pain, myofascial dysfunction, and a variety of other diagnosis.
- Conditions
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Dry Needling, Strength
- Trial name
- ACLR (NCT07657195)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Low Back Pain, Dry Needling
Effect of Dry Needling Plus Vibration on Myofascial Trigger Points in Individuals With Nonspecific Low Back Pain
This study evaluates whether adding mechanical vibration to dry needling (DN+V) is not inferior to dry needling alone (DN) for reducing low back pain intensity in adults with nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP), when both…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Dry Needling, Trigger Points, Vibration
- Trial name
- DryNeed+Vib (NCT06527339)
- Testing
- Dry Needling with Vibration + Exercise, Conventional Dry Needling + Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Dry Needling Technique, Trigger Point Pain
Effects of Dry Needling on Latent Myofascial Trigger Points of the Extensor Digitorum Communis
This randomized single-blind clinical trial aims to compare the effects of different dry needling and electrical dry needling techniques applied to latent myofascial trigger points in the extensor digitorum muscle of the dominant…
- Conditions
- Dry Needling Technique, Trigger Point Pain, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- DRYNEED (NCT07672093)
- Testing
- Hong fast-in and fast-out dry needling, Rotational dry needling, Bipolar electrical dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Rovira i Virgili
Mechanical Neck Pain, Dry Needling Technique
Comparative Impact of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique, Dry Cupping and Dry Needling on Mechanical Neck Pain; A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study ill include four treatment groups. Group A who will receive traditional physical therapy, group B who will receive INIT plus traditional physical therapy , group C who will receive dry cupping therapy plus traditional…
- Conditions
- Mechanical Neck Pain, Dry Needling Technique, Dry Cupping Technique
- Trial name
- NCT07711041
- Testing
- strengthening and stretching exercises, Integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique, Dry Needling
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Beni-Suef University
Dry Needling, Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy Dry Needling Accuracy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the addition of cadaver review improves: the accuracy of physiotherapists who practice dry needling. the perceived safety of dry needling by physiotherapists.
- Trial name
- NCT06845969
- Testing
- Education: dry needling theory, Education: Cadaver anatomy review
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alberta
Neck Pain; Dry Needling; Motivation
Dry Needling and Patients Treatment Expectations
Objectives The aim of this study is to compare the effects of inducing positive expectations against negative or neutral induced expectations on the activation of the Autonomic Nervous System and the analgesic response, after a…
- Trial name
- NCT04636879
- Testing
- Positive expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point, Neutral expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point, Negative expectation AND dry needling in the upper trapezius fibers, at the most painful point
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Bruxism, Dry Needling
Dry Needling Versus Stabilization Splint Therapy in Bruxism Associated Myofascial Temporomandibular Disorders
This prospective comparative clinical study included 40 patients diagnosed with myofascial TMD who met the diagnostic criteria for bruxism established by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Dry Needling, Stabilization Splint
- Trial name
- NCT07511335
- Testing
- Stabilization Splint, Dry Needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Kocaeli University
Dry Needling Technique, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
How Dry Needling at the Neck Affects Shoulder Movement, Strength, Pain, and Shoulder Circulation
Segmental facilitation, originally proposed by Korr in the 1950s, suggests that certain spinal segments can become hyperexcitable, leading to chronic pain development.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling Technique, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06705634
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Dry Needling Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles
Blind Needling Accuracy in Lumbar Muscles
The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of blinded invasive interventions (dry needling) on the deep paraspinal muscles of the lumbar region (iliocostalis lumborum, longissimus thoracis, and multifidus) to reach the…
- Trial name
- NCT07074249
- Testing
- "Anatomical Accuracy of Blind Dry Needling Procedures on the Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles: An Ultrasonography-Assisted Observational Study"
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Erzurum Regional Training & Research Hospital
Dry Needling, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dry Needling and Rehabilitatin Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Dry needling is used for myofascial release. However, its effectiveness in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is not well known. It is thought that dry needling may also be an effective treatment for CTS by providing relaxation in the…
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Myofacial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT06358326
- Testing
- Dry needling, Control group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 78 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Karabuk University
Mulligan Mobilization, Dry Needling Technique
The Effect of the Bridge Technique Mobilization With Movement Versus Trapezius Dry Needling in the Management of Cervical Dysfunction
This study investigates the effect of the Bridge technique mobilization with movement compared to the Trapezius Dry Needling technique on physiotherapy outcome in patients with cervical dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Mulligan Mobilization, Dry Needling Technique, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07134062
- Testing
- Bridge technique MWM, Dry Needling
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Quds University
Spasticity, Dry Needling
Additional Effects of Dry Needling With PNF on Spasticity and Functional Performance in Stroke
Stroke is a prevalent cause of long-term disability, with a rising global incidence. Stroke patients commonly experience impaired balance and trunk control, which limits their daily activities and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Dry Needling, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07013942
- Testing
- Dry Needling Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Neuropathic Pain, Spasticity
The Influence of Dry Needling for Hypertonia and Spasticity Treatment on Neuropathic Pain in Lower Extremity of Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series Study
Spinal cord injury is a life-changing event that places a burden on the healthcare system, including caregivers and affected individuals. Studies do not provide a conclusive incidence rate due to methodological differences.
- Conditions
- Neuropathic Pain, Spasticity, Dry Needling Technique, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06954688
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Dry Needling, Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with their primary health care provider, and 40-50% of these patients with shoulder pain continued to complain of persistent symptoms after 6 to 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT05467098
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Dry Needling, Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity in Individuals with Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with their primary health care provider, and 40-50% of these patients with shoulder pain continued to complain of persistent symptoms after 6 to 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT05596240
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Dry Needling, Dry Cupping
Dry Needling Versus Dry Cupping on Pain and Disability in Cervicogenic Headache Patients
This study aims to compare the added effects of dry needling and dry cupping to conventional physical therapy on headache pain intensity, headache frequency, headache duration, upper cervical range of motion, and disability…
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Dry Cupping, Cervicogenic Headache
- Trial name
- NCT06689371
- Testing
- Group A (Dry Needling), Group B (Dry cupping), Group C (control)
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Whiplash, Temporomandibular Joint Pain
Evaluate the Effect of Dry Needling on the Temporomandibular Joint in Subjects Who Have Suffered a Whiplash as a Result of a Traffic Accident
The transportation industry is growing rapidly and the most popular mode is overland by road. Traffic accidents are the most direct and serious risk to the lives of Western people.
- Conditions
- Whiplash, Temporomandibular Joint Pain, Dry Needling Technique
- Trial name
- NCT06023264
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria de la Fundación Jiménez Díaz
Scar Tissue, Hypertrophic Scar
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Linear Scar Tissue
Scar tissue can cause serious complications that significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Common complications include stiffness and contractions, which can restrict joint mobility and make daily activities challenging.
- Conditions
- Scar Tissue, Hypertrophic Scar, Hypertrophic Scar of Upper Arm (Disorder), Hypertrophic Surgical Scar
- Trial name
- NCT06033430
- Testing
- True dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Iran
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
Tension-Type Headache, Dry Needling
Effectiveness of the Dry Needling Approach in Patients With Tension-Type Headache
Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial in which the treatment will be administered through 3 sessions of dry needling in the cervical, cranial, and facial musculature in patients with frequent and chronic tension-type headache.
- Trial name
- NCT06108180
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Dry Needling, Stretch
Dry Needling Versus Conservative Treatment in the Rectus Femoris Muscle Approach.
In recent years, dry needling techniques have become widespread in the field of musculoskeletal pain treatment. Specifically, the management of myofascial trigger points has been the focus of these techniques.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Stretch, Rectus Femoris Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT04968236
- Testing
- Deep Dry Needling, Superficial Dry Needling, passive stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala