Clinical trials: Venous Cannulation
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Short-Term Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Neuromuscular Control in Individuals Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of dry needling on neuromuscular control in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during a single-leg vertical drop landing task.
- Trial name
- NCT07039240
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
The Impact of Dry Needling on Electrophysiological and Ultrasound-based Biomarkers for Myofascial Pain
The goal of this interventional study is to determine how well dry-needling can treat pain in people with Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
- Trial name
- ENCOMPASS-2 (NCT07270276)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Pragmatically Applied Orthopedic Manual Therapy and Dry Needling for Low Back Pain.
Both orthopedic manual therapy (OMT) and dry needling (DN) have been shown to be effective at reducing pain and disability for individuals with low back pain (LBP).
- Trial name
- NCT06150625
- Testing
- Orthopedic Manaual Therapy, Dry Needling, Home exercise program
- Volunteers
- 188 people
- Sponsor
- Youngstown State University
Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients
Use of Static Ultrasound Guidance for Internal Jugular Vein Cannulation in Adult Cardiac Surgical Patients
Cannulation of the internal jugular vein (IJV) for central venous access is a standard practice in cardiac surgery. In this study, the authors tested the hypothesis that using an ultrasound (US) scanner would increase the success…
- Trial name
- NCT02185664
- Testing
- landmark technique, Static Ultrasound technique
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 201 people
- Sponsor
- Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital
Venous Catheterization
Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Access by Critical Nurses.
Peripheral intravenous access is a major intervention in patients admitted to an intensive care unit. Systematically performed by nurses, it is also an essential intervention when the central venous access has to be removed.
- Trial name
- IDECHO (NCT02285712)
- Testing
- Vascular ultrasound system
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 114 people
- Sponsor
- Central Hospital, Nancy, France
Neck Pain
Dry Needling With Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Exercises for Non-specific Chronic Neck Pain
The aim of this study is to compare the effects of applying dry needling with percutaneous electrical nerve stimulation + exercises verus therapeutic execises in patients with non-specific chronic neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07015281
- Testing
- Dry Needling with Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) and Therapeutic Exercises., Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction; Myofascial Pain Syndrome; Orofacial Pain; Musculoskeletal Disorders
Reflex Therapy of Temporomandibular Dysfunctions
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling in patients with functional temporomandibular pain syndrome by comparing standard rehabilitation therapy alone with therapy combined with dry needling to reduce pain…
- Trial name
- NCT07321483
- Testing
- Dry needling, Standard rehabilitation
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Palacky University
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Connective Tissue Dry Needling for Low Back Pain Related to Local Posterior Superior Iliac Spine Pain
This single-blind randomized controlled trial will aim to determine the effectiveness of a connective tissue dry needling (CTDN) technique, in reducing pain and improving function in individuals with chronic mechanical low back…
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Mechanical Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07345871
- Testing
- Connective tissue dry needling, Exercise therapy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
Melasma
Efficacy of Radiofrequency Micro Needling for the Treatment of Melasma in Skin of Color.
The objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of radiofrequency microneedling (RFMN) as a treatment for melasma. The Investigator hypothesize that RFMN will be an effective treatment for melasma in skin of color…
- Trial name
- SylfirmX (NCT06616311)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency microneedling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Scalenus Syndrome
Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Ischemic Compression Technique on Scalene Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a medical term used to describe chronic regional pain syndrome that presents with hyperirritable spots called trigger points (TPs) and/or tender spots (TSs) that arise from taut bands (TB) in the…
- Trial name
- NCT05356416
- Testing
- Ischemic compression, Dry needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
A Mediation Analysis Investigating Dry Needling Treatment Mechanisms in a Chronic Low Back Pain Population
Low back pain is a common problem that many adults experience at some point in their lives. One treatment being studied is dry needling, a technique where a small needle is inserted into a specific area of muscle to help relieve…
- Trial name
- NCT06940492
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
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
In-plane Ultrasound Guided Needling Training
Constructing a Learning Curve in Ultrasound Guided Needling
Constructing a learning curve in ultrasound guided needling Observational study - How many attempts, with continuous training and feedback, at in-plane ultrasound guided needling in a phantom model are required to attain…
- Trial name
- NCT01514604
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 21 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Aberdeen
Ultrasonography, Interventional
Laser-assisted Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Vein Cannulation in Cardiac Surgery
The aim of this clinical trial is to investigate the advantages of single-operator laser-assisted ultrasound-guidance comparing with traditional ultrasound guidance in peripheral venous catheterization.The primary question…
- Trial name
- NCT07079904
- Testing
- Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Vein Catheterization With or Without Laser-Assisted.
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (Upper Trapezius)
Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling, Lidocaine Injection, and Oxygen-Ozone Therapy for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Prospective, assessor-blinded, randomized controlled trial comparing ultrasound-guided dry needling, lidocaine injection, and oxygen-ozone injection in patients with myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) of the upper trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- USDLO-MPS (NCT07738783)
- Testing
- Dru Needling, Lidocaine Injection (1%, 2 mL), Oxygen-Ozone Injection (10 μg/mL, 5 mL)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Derince Training and Research Hospital
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
Peripheral Catheterization, Complications
The Effect of Catheter Protector on Catheter Dwell Time and Complications
This study assessed the impact of IV House UltraDressing on PIVC dwell time and related complications in adult oncology patients.Adults hospitalised on an oncology ward between October 15, 2024 and May 22, 2025 were randomly…
- Trial name
- NCT06675786
- Testing
- I.V. House UltraDressing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 69 people
- Sponsor
- Karamanoğlu Mehmetbey University
Neck Pain, Posterior
Dry Needling, Manual Therapy and Exercise for Neck Pain Management
Since neck pain is the fourth highest disabling condition (with an estimated point prevalence of 20%, lifetime prevalence up to 70% and high recurrence rates), dry needling targeting myofascial trigger points in neck muscles has…
- Trial name
- NCT05607459
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Calcifying Tendinitis of Shoulder
Efficacy and Tolerance of Ultrasound-guided Needling and Lavage of Calcific Tendinitis of the Rotator Cuff Performed With or Without Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection
Calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff is a common cause of chronic pain of the shoulder. Needling and lavage of the calcification is one of the therapeutic options after failure of conservative management with physiotherapy and…
- Trial name
- CALCECHO (NCT02403856)
- Testing
- Sodium Chloride 0.9%, Methylprednisolone acetate, Ultrasound-guided Needling and Lavage
- Where
- 3 sites in France
- Volunteers
- 136 people
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Neck Pain, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Comparing Deep and Superficial Dry Needling for Neck Pain: An Ultrasound and EMG Study
The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of deep versus superficial dry needling (DN) on the ultrasound and electromyographic (EMG) characteristics of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT07637552
- Testing
- Deep Dry Needling and Superficial Dry Needling
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Qatif Central Hospital