Clinical trials: Dry Needling Technique
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
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
Neck Pain, Headache
Muscle Position and Dry Needling Efficacy
Currently, no previous studies have investigated how the position of a muscle before dry needling may influence the outcome and effectiveness of the treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT07629141
- Testing
- Dry needling technique with the shoulder in full adduction., Dry needling technique with the shoulder in 90° abduction.
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Facial Pain
Comparative Analysis of Dry Needling Techniques for Orofacial Myofascial Pain
This study aims to compare the clinical effectiveness and individual comfort of three distinct dry needling techniques (dynamic, static, and hybrid) for managing orofacial myofascial pain.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Facial Pain, Trigger Points
- Trial name
- NCT07706153
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Flávio Magno Gonçalves
Trigger Points
Dry Needling Versus Graston Technique in Active Myofascial Trigger Points on Upper Trapezius
This study will compare the effects dry needling and Graston technique in active myofascial trigger points on upper trapezius. Half of the study participants will receive dry needling whereas other half will receive Graston…
- Trial name
- NCT03946995
- Testing
- Dry Needling Group, Graston Technique Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke, Spasticity
Effects of DNHS Technique in the Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity and Function in Stroke
Introduction: Stroke is a neurological deficit caused by a decrease in cerebral blood flow. The DNHS ® (Dry Needling for hypertonia and Spasticity) technique is a dry needling technique to reduce spasticity and hypertonia and…
- Trial name
- NCT02291159
- Testing
- DNHS ® (Dry Needling for Hypertonia and Spasticity)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Cervical Pain
Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression in Sternocleidomastoid, on Cervical Motor Control in Patients With Cervical Pain.
This study will compare the effect of dry needling on the active trigger point on sternocleidomastoid versus the effect of dry needling at 1.5 centimeters of active trigger point on sternocleidomastoid, both combined with…
- Trial name
- NCT03331653
- Testing
- Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression at the Trigger Point, Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression at 1.5 centimeters from the Trigger Point
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Meralgia Paresthetica, Chronic Low-back Pain (cLBP)
Dry Needling Versus Cyriax Technique on Pain, Paraesthesia and Functional Disability in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
This study is designed to compare the effectiveness of two physiotherapy techniques-Dry Needling and the Cyriax Technique-in people suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP) that radiates to the outer thigh, a condition…
- Trial name
- NCT07089472
- Testing
- Dry Needling Therapy, Cyriax Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
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
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
Neurological Disorder
Effectiveness of a Treatment Plan of Neurological Physiotherapy in Conjunction With Ultrasound-guided Ultrasound-guided Dry Needling in Stroke Patients.
The aim of the study is to assess the efficacy of dry needling in stroke patients in combination with intensive neurological physiotherapy. together with intensive neurological physiotherapy treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT05230849
- Testing
- dry needling, convencional treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Ávila
Healthy Adult Males, Healthy Subjects
Comparing The Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) When Coupled With Dry Needling (DN), Acupuncture (AN) or Sham Needling (SN) on Knee Range of Motion (ROM), Jump Height and Unipedal Balance
Muscle tightness was found to increase injury risks. Muscle relaese techniques and needling were known to reduce muscle tightness, their specific influence on functional muscle performance remains inconclusive.
- Trial name
- NCT07612969
- Testing
- Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation with Dry Needling, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation with Acupuncture, Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation
- Where
- Lebanon
- Volunteers
- 65 people
- Sponsor
- Mohamad Karam
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
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
Cervical Pain
Efficacy of Dry Needling in Cervical Pain
The presence of latent myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the angular muscle of the scapula is one of the possible causes of non-specific neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT05624515
- Testing
- dry needling, Ischaemic compression
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Ávila
Neck Pain
Blinding and Previous Experiences of Dry Needling
Dry needling (DN) is a treatment technique widely used in patients with various musculoskeletal health problems due to myofascial trigger points (MTrP).
- Trial name
- NCT03592095
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- European University of Madrid
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Dry Needling, Technique for the Treatment of the Myofascial Trigger Points
Evolution of Myofascial Pain, Post-dry Needling. Repair and Measuring With Elastography, of Myofascial Tissue.
This study evaluates the deep dry needling technique as a percutaneous technique included in the professional field of physiotherapy.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Dry Needling, Technique for the Treatment of the Myofascial Trigger Points, Elastography
- Trial name
- INA-DMD (NCT02889991)
- Testing
- High Intensity Dry Needling, Low intensity Dry Needling, Fascial Mechanotransduction Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)
Recovery Method, Fatigue Intensity
Dry Needling and Ice Packing in Recovery.
Recovery is a crucial aspect of soccer training. It has been investigated scientifically, but some unclear aspects remain regarding the optimal strategy.
- Trial name
- D-NICE (NCT06739564)
- Testing
- ICE PACKING, DRY NEEDLING
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Bologna
Knee Osteoarthritis
Comparison of INIT and Dry Needling on Trigger Points in Knee OA
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Dry Needling on Functional Disability, Pain and Range of Motion.
- Trial name
- NCT06437730
- Testing
- Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique:, Dry needling:
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Treatment of Upper Trapezius Muscle Myofascial Pain Syndrome
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of superficial and deep dry needling techniques, guided by ultrasound, on pain, disability, functional impairment, and quality of life in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain…
- Trial name
- NCT06546124
- Testing
- Deep Fascia Dry needling Technique, Intramuscular Trigger Point Dry Needling Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University