Clinical trials: Dry Needling
Chronic Neck Pain
Effects of Minimally Invasive Techniques in Healthy and Chronic Cervical Pain Individuals
Brief Summary: This project consists of two sequential experimental phases designed to analyze the immediate and 24-hour effects of three invasive physiotherapy techniques -dry needling (DN), percutaneous neuromodulation (PENS)…
- Trial name
- NCT07345793
- Testing
- Dry needling, Percutaneous nerve stimulation, Percutaneous electrolysis
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Neck Pain
Superficial Dry Needling Versus Deep Dry Needling on the Upper Trapezius
This study investigates the effect of two different techniques (deep dry needling and superficial dry needling) on the latent myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius.
- Trial name
- NCT03719352
- Testing
- Experimental: Deep dry needling, Experimental: Superficial dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Percutaneous Microelectrolysis (MEP) Versus Ischemic Compression in Miofascial Trigger Points
The Percutaneous Microelectrolysis ® (MEP®) is a technique that employs a galvanic current up to 990 uA, which is applied percutaneously with an acupuncture needle connected to the cathode.
- Trial name
- NCT03708107
- Testing
- MEP, Ischemic compression
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud Fundación H.A. Barceló
Neck Pain
Dry Needling Versus Strain-counterstrain on the Upper Trapezius
This study investigates the effect of two different techniques (dry needling and Strain-counterstrain manual technique) on the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point (MTP).
- Trial name
- DNJ (NCT01290653)
- Testing
- Dry needling, Strain-counterstrain technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Healthy, Epicondylitis of the Elbow
Virtual Reality and Post-dry Needling Soreness
Application of trigger point dry needling can induce post-dry needling soreness. This is not a negative experience, but sometimes some patients want to reduce it as much as possible.
- Trial name
- NCT03788161
- Testing
- Real Virtual Reality
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Patellofemoral Syndrome
Manual Therapy and Dry Needling in Patellofemoral Syndrome
It is a randomized clinical trial comparing two treatments in patients affected by the patellofemoral syndrome (PFS). Our aim was to investigate the effectiveness of inclusion of trigger point dry needling into the management of…
- Trial name
- MTPSSFP (NCT02514005)
- Testing
- Manual therapy, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
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
Stroke, Muscle Spasticity
Dry Needling for Spasticity in Stroke
The study team is recruiting 20 adults with spasticity due to chronic stroke and 20 adults with no neurological injuries for a 2 day study.
- Trial name
- NCT04535479
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Hamstring Muscle Shortness and Elastographic Examination
Effects of Dry Needling, Static Stretching and IASTM in People With Hamstring Muscle Shortness
This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of dry needling, static stretching and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM), each applied three times per week for four weeks, with a no-intervention control…
- Trial name
- NCT04118231
- Testing
- Dry needling, IASTM, Static stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Gazi University
Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
Pain and Neck Dysfunction Following Dry Needling With and Without Intramuscular Electrical Stimulus.
Participants will be 18-59 years old who are recruited through a convenience sample from the UMHB/Belton community. There will be a randomized control trial consisting of three groups.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Myofascial Pain
- Trial name
- DNvDNES-2019 (NCT04057781)
- Testing
- Dry Needling (DN), Dry needling with Intramuscular electrical stimulation (DNES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Quadratus Lumborum Syndrome
Compare Electrodry Needlig and Dry Needling in Mechanical Low Back Pain
Mechanical low back pain (LBP) generally results from an acute traumatic event, but it may also be caused by cumulative trauma. The severity of an acute traumatic event varies widely, from twisting one's back to being involved in…
- Trial name
- NCT06407687
- Testing
- Electro Dry Needlig, dry needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Comparison of Dry Needle and Massotherapy on Tolerance Effort and Soreness
Introduction: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common myogenic condition considered to be a muscle tension injury frequently observed in recreational or experienced athletes, induced in the majority of cases by eccentric…
- Trial name
- NCT03619928
- Testing
- Dry needling, Massotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Low Back Pain
The Derivation of a Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Those With Low Back Pain Who Will Respond Favorably to Intramuscular Dry-needling
The purpose of this study is to investigate specific clinical characteristics, amongst those with low back pain, that identify patient appropriateness for Intermuscular Dry-Needling (IMDN) and to develop a prediction tool that…
- Trial name
- NCT06204055
- Testing
- Intramuscular Dry-Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Whitworth University
Dry Needling, Harm
Trigger Point Dry Needling Practice in Colorado: Practitioner and Patient
A retrospective analysis of responses following a descriptive survey to investigate the benefits and harms associated with dry needling as provided by a physical therapists in CO
- Trial name
- NCT04040218
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2,607 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regis University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
The Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Stiffness, Gait, Motion, and Strength in Healthy Individuals With Trigger Points
This study would be the first study to assess the immediate effects of dry needling of latent trigger points of the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle stiffness, gait, range of motion, and strength.
- Trial name
- NCT03689283
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 102 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Regis University
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Dry Needling in Subjects With Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Investigation of the biomechanical response in delayed onset muscle soreness using dry needling vs. sham
- Trial name
- TDNDOMS (NCT03876080)
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bradley University
Chronic Low-back Pain
Effectiveness Analysis of Ultrasound-guided Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI) in Patient With Chronic Low Back Pain
The main objective of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of the lumbar nerve root stimulation with ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis versus the electrical dry needling of trigger points in patients with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT04290221
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis in the lumbar nerve root, Electrical Dry Needling in trigger points
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Comparison of Kinesio Tape and Dry Needling for the Management of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy: A Randomized Control Trial
Its a single blind RCT
- Trial name
- NCT06031857
- Testing
- kinesio tape, Dry needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Neuro Counsel Hospital, Pakistan
Asymptomatic State, Temporomandibular Joint
Ultrasounds Evaluation of Asymptomatic Perimandibular Muscles Treated With Dry Needling
The articular disc of temporomandibular joint and three muscles of the cervico-facial region (temporal, masseter, sternocleidomastoid) are evaluated by means of sonographic images to observe and measure their dimensions' changes…
- Conditions
- Asymptomatic State, Temporomandibular Joint, Masticatory Muscles
- Trial name
- NCT04578626
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Poliambulatorio Physio Power