Clinical trials: Dry needling
Minimal Flow Anesthesia, General Anaesthesia
Minimal Flow Anesthesia and Infection Risk
This study is being done to find out if the heat and moisture that build up during minimal flow anesthesia can lead to the growth of germs (microorganisms) inside the anesthesia equipment.
- Conditions
- Minimal Flow Anesthesia, General Anaesthesia, Inhalation Anesthesia, Infection Risk
- Trial name
- NCT07092046
- Testing
- Sevoflurane (Volatile Anesthetic), Propofol 1%, Remifentanil 2 MG
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
People With Identified Painful Trigger Points (Tp) Within the Soleus and Gastrocnemius Muscles Complex, Healthy Subjects or Volunteers
Trigger Point Dry Needling With and Without Electrical Stimulation in Healthy Subjects
DN is one of the most commonly used physical therapy (PT) interventions for managing trigger points (Tp). Evidence suggests that DN was equally effective as other PT interventions, compared to no treatment or Sham-DN.
- Trial name
- DN (NCT07384247)
- Testing
- Dry needling with electrical stimulation, Dry needling, Electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rhode Island
Neck Pain
Ischemic Compression on Post-needling Soreness
Myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) are identified through physical examination as hypersensitive spots within taut bands of skeletal muscle, painful on compression, triggering characteristic referred pain and generating motor…
- Trial name
- NCT02169700
- Testing
- Ischemic compression. Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Hemiplegia
Comparison of the Effects of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Dry Needing
Effective treatment of spasticity after stroke is a very important and serious problem. Some of the therapeutic approach include physiotherapy and medication.
- Trial name
- NCT05952830
- Testing
- ESWT group, DN group
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi
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
Metabolic Syndrome, Physical Activity
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Classic Physiotherapy Programs in The Patients Suffering From Chronic Low Back Pain Caused by Lumbar Disc Hernia
Aim: This study was planned for comparing physical activity levels, nutrition quality and quality of life of the individuals that are diagnosed with and without metabolic syndrome (MetS) and that live in the Turkish Republic of…
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Physical Activity, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT02865200
- Testing
- Dry Needling Application, Classic Physiotherapy Program
- Volunteers
- 34 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
Hip Osteoarthritis
Effects of Dry Needling Technique in Hip Muscles in Subjects With Grade I-III Hip Osteoarthritis
Dry needling is a new treatment technique, addressed to mechanical pain of the neuromusculoskeletal system. Recent investigations has developed new hypothesis about the etiology of the osteoarthritis and could be in relation to…
- Trial name
- NCT03202056
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Lateral Elbow Pain
Effect of Mirror Therapy on Post-Needling Pain Following Deep Dry Needling of Myofascial Trigger Point in Lateral Elbow Pain
The goal of this randomized, controlled pilot trial is to investigate the immediate effects of incorporating Mirror Visual Feedback Therapy (MFT) on pain sensitivity and motor performance in individuals experiencing Post-needling…
- Trial name
- NCT06288048
- Testing
- Experimental: Deep Dry Needling (DDN), Ischemic Compression, Cold Spray with Stretching + MFT, Deep Dry Needling (DDN), Ischemic Compression, Cold Spray with Stretching
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 49 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Canarias
Plantar Fasciopathy, Achilles Tendinopathy
QUANTIFY: Quantitative Understanding of Advanced Novel Techniques for Imaging Fasciitis and Yielding Biomarkers
This study is to create a test that can accurately find and measure the problem areas in muscle and fascia tissue, also known as myofascial pain.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciopathy, Achilles Tendinopathy, Controls
- Trial name
- QUANTIFY (NCT06803056)
- Testing
- Clinical exam, Ultrasound imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ruth Chimenti
Dry Needling, Neck Pain
Theragun vs Dry Needling on Neck Pain, Range of Motion and Disability Among Heavy Weightlifters
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Neck Pain, Range of Motion, Weight Lifting
- Trial name
- NCT06240975
- Testing
- Theragun Technique, Dry Needling Technique
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Epicondylitis, Lateral
Epicondylar Muscle Activation in Tennis Players
Epicondylitis is one of the most common pathologies in tennis players. The search for an effective treatment is necessary for the relief of symptoms and the return to sports practice.
- Trial name
- NCT06160011
- Testing
- Electrical dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy, Dry needling + Conventional physiotherapy, Conventional physiotherapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Mechanical Properties and Muscle Contractility in Latent Trigger Points
The purpose of this study is to determine whether application of Dry Needling (DN) is effective for improved Muscle Mechanical Properties and Muscle Contractility in Latent Trigger Points point (LTrP) of upper trapezius.
- Trial name
- NCT04466813
- Testing
- Intervention-Dry Needling, Control-Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Castilla-La Mancha
Myofascial Pain, Neck Pain
Dry Needling vs Dry Needling With ES in Patients With Neck/Shoulder Pain
First, we aim to determine if there is a difference in the rate of improvement, as measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), across a 6 week treatment period between those treated with DN…
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03638388
- Testing
- Dry needling (DN), Dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DNES)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kindyle Brennan
Amputation Stumps, Neuroma
Pathophysiology of Post Amputation Pain
The purpose of this study is to see how Post Amputation Pain (PAP) affects the body and brain by using sensory testing (such as pinprick testing), taking pictures of your brain (using a functional magnetic resonance imaging…
- Trial name
- PPAP (NCT01632709)
- Testing
- Bupivacaine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Healthy
Immediate Decrease of Muscle Biomechanical Stiffness Following Dry Needling in Asymptomatic Participants
60 healthy participants were randomized into infraspinatus, erector spinae, or gastrocnemius groups. One session of dry needling DN was applied to the muscle in standardized location.
- Trial name
- NCT04864704
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bradley University
Hip Adduction Strength, Groin Pain
The Effect of Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement Versus Dry Needling on Pain,Function,and Range of Motion Among Athletes with Hip Adductor Related Groin Pain and Dysfunction
This study aims to highlight and investigate the effectiveness of two common management practices in physiotherapy, dry needling intervention as a soft tissue technique and Mulligan mobilization with movements MWM as a joint…
- Conditions
- Hip Adduction Strength, Groin Pain, Groin Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06841588
- Testing
- Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement and Dry Needling, Dry Needling (DN)
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Quds University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Trigger Point Dry Needling In Patient With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This study intends to determine the effects of trigger point dry needling in patients with Patellofemoral pain Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT03966937
- Testing
- Dry needling, Control
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Healthy Participants
Ultrasonography Detection of Local Twitch Response During Dry Needling
Background: One treatment of Muscle trigger points (MTrPs) is deep dry needling (DN) with the purpose of obtaining local twitch responses (LTRs), which are highly effective in releasing MTrPs.
- Trial name
- US-DN (NCT02824991)
- Testing
- detection of local twitch response intensities during dry needling
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Effects on Muscle Activity After Dry Needling in Myofascial Trigger Points of the Gastrocnemius Muscles
Trigger points (TrPs) are a common musculoskeletal cause of local and referred muscle pain, as well as local inflammation in the muscle and fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT04985578
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Basketball Players
Plyometry and Tapping in the Functional Improvement of Non-professional Basketball Players
Introduction. In basketball, the lower extremities have the highest prevalence of injury, regardless of gender and professional category. Objective.
- Trial name
- NCT06367790
- Testing
- Experimental group, Control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia