Clinical trials: Dry Needling
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Electrical Dry Needling Versus Iontophoresis in Treating Chronic Unilateral Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of electrical dry needling versus glucosamine sulfate iontophoresis on pain intensity level, functional ability, and knee range of motion in chronic unilateral knee…
- Trial name
- NCT06578663
- Testing
- conventional physical therapy, Electrical Dry Needling, Glucosamine sulfate iontophoresis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Horus University
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
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping as Adjuncts to Strength Training on Pain, Functional Mobility, and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
To compare the effects of dry needling and Kinesio taping, each combined with strength training, on pain, functional mobility, and quality of life in patients with knee OA.
- Trial name
- NCT07710235
- Testing
- Dry Needling Combined with Strength Training, Kinesio Taping Combined with Strength Training, Strength Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation of Medical Research and Laboratories, Pakistan
Stroke, CVA (Cerebrovascular Accident)
Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity, Functions, Balance and Independence Level in Patients With Stroke
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of dry needling method in addition to neurodevelopmental therapy on spasticity, upper and lower extremity functions, balance and independence level in patients with stroke who…
- Trial name
- NCT03863678
- Testing
- Neurodevelopemental therapy (NDT), Neurodevelopemental therapy (NDT) and dry needling
- Where
- Cyprus
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Low Back Pain
Comparison of Dry Needling and Manual Pressure Release for Managing Low Back Pain
This study will compare the effect of dry needling and manual pressure in patients having low back pain in terms of pain and disability. There will be two groups ; experimental and control.
- Trial name
- NCT05680493
- Testing
- Manual pressure release, Dry needling, Heat therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Comparison of Lidocaine, Mepivacaine, and Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This randomized clinical trial will aim to compare the effectiveness of dry needling, lidocaine injection, and mepivacaine injection in the treatment of myofascial pain in the masticatory muscles.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Facial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07079449
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Mepivacaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Sümer Münevveroğlu
Myofascial Pain Syndromes
Comparison of Efficacy of Dry Needling and Kinesio-taping
The aim of the current study was to investigate the effects of KT and DN combined with exercise on pain, range of motion (ROM), and upper extremity function in patients with common shoulder disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT04504409
- Testing
- Rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 59 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Neck Pain
Dry Needling for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome (MAS) is defined as a regional painful syndrome characterized by pain and tenderness in a muscle group or a muscle, a taut band within the muscle, pain reflected by pressing, and the presence of trigger…
- Trial name
- NCT05668728
- Testing
- Group 1: Peppering, group 2: spin and wait, group 3: Peppering and spin and wait
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Low Back Pain
Biomarkers of Pain and Stress Perception and Dry Needling Technique Application
The use of the dry needling technique has become widespread in recent years for the treatment of musculoskeletal pain. Although dry needling has been shown to be effective in the treatment of shoulder pain, elbow pain, headache…
- Trial name
- NCT06355752
- Testing
- Dry needling of lumbar iliocostalis muscle
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Spasticity, Muscle
Dry Needling and Botulinum Toxin in the Management of Poststroke Spasticity
Stroke is a clinical picture that can result in loss of motor, sensory and cognitive functions or coma. Approximately 75% of stroke survivors develop disability and one of the causes of disability is the presence of spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT03747900
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A, Botulinum Toxin Type A and dry needling.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Myofascial Pain
The Effects of Ultrasound-guided PRF Versus DN in Myofascial Pain Patients
This study aims to compare the effects of pulsed radiofrequency and drying needling and explore the short-term effect of pulsed radiofrequency in treating myofascial pain patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06851000
- Testing
- ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency, ultrasound-guided dry needling
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Dry Needling and Spinal Manipulation vs. Conventional PT for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: electric dry needling and thrust manipulation versus impairment-based manual therapy, stretching…
- Trial name
- NCT03167736
- Testing
- electric dry needling, manipulation, conventional physical therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 128 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Shoulder Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis vs Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Shoulder Pain
This is a parallel-group randomised clinical trial: Primary purpose: To analyse the clinical changes produced by two different physiotherapy treatments (Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis and Dry Needling) for myofascial…
- Trial name
- NCT05593848
- Testing
- Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis, Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Dry Needling and Manipulation vs. Mobilization, Exercise and Interferential Electrotherapy for Shoulder Impingement (Subacromial Pain Syndrome)
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with shoulder impingement (subacromial pain syndrome): electric dry needling and spinal manipulation versus impairment-based mobilization…
- Trial name
- NCT03168477
- Testing
- dry needling, spinal manipulation, mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 145 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Shoulder Pain
Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Physical Therapy Versus Physical Therapy Alone Following Shoulder Stabilization Repair
The purpose of this single-blinded, randomized clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of dry needling compared to a standard shoulder rehabilitation program on range of motion, functional movement, and pain in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT02704975
- Testing
- Rehabilitation and Dry Needling, Rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
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
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Neurophysiological Effects of Dry Needling in Patients With Neck Pain
The present study aims to evaluate the differences that may be experienced in pain and cervical disability, before, during and just after the intervention of the Deep Dry Needling in the upper trapezius muscle in active, passive…
- Trial name
- NCT03345238
- Testing
- Deep Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain
Immediate Stiffness Changes in Myofascial Trigger Points After Dry Needling
Shear-wave elastography (SWE) is considered as a useful tool for quantifying muscle stiffness. Considering that Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrP) are defined as "hyperirritable zones in contracted bands of muscle, thought to be…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Neck Pain, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- ELECTROP (NCT04832074)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Heel Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness Of DN and STM Combined With Self-Stretching for Management of Calf and Heel Pain
To determine the effectiveness of dry needling and soft tissue mobilization with self-stretching for the management of calf and heel pain. In our topic pain and physical dysfunction are our variables
- Trial name
- NCT05810818
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Self Stretching
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University