Clinical trials: Dry needling, completed
Low Back Pain
The Effect of Dry Needling on Trunk Muscle Function in Low Back Pain Patients
The study will establish data on the function of trunk muscles in healthy and low back pain patient's pre and post dry needling treatment.
- Trial name
- NCT02250742
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
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
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
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
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
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
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
Back Pain
Effect of Dry Needling Multifidus on Thickness of Transversus Abdominis in Healthy Individuals
Intramuscular therapy (also known as dry needling) has been shown to give dramatic relief of musculoskeletal pain. The mechanisms of action remain unknown, and this study will examine for a neurophysiological effect.
- Trial name
- NCT01734577
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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
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
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
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
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
Osteoarthritis
COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE EFFICACY OF HYALURONIC ACID, DRY NEEDLING AND COMBINED TREATMENT IN PATELLAR OSTEOARTHRITIS
Randomized clinical trial in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Sixty patients will be evaluated, divided in three groups (20 in each).
- Trial name
- NCT03743818
- Testing
- dry needling, ultrasound, hyauluronic acid
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Ávila
Movement Disorders
Effects on Plantar Support After Deep Dry Needling in Posterior Tibial Muscle
This study aims to analyze the changes in plantar support after the technique of deep dry puncture in the posterior tibial. The data will be analyzed by a baropodometer which will record the possible changes in the footprint.
- Trial name
- NCT03756428
- Testing
- Deep dry needling in tibialis posterior
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
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
Myofascial Pain
A Study to Determine the Tissue Properties, Vascular Physiology and Biochemical Milieu of Myofascial Trigger Points
Determine the effect of dry needling using a 32 gauge needle on active trigger points in subjects with chronic myofascial pain. Participants will receive treatment for active trigger points (3 on successive weeks) and will have…
- Trial name
- MTrP (NCT04045457)
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Mason University
Tension-Type Headache, Dry Needling
Effectiveness of the Dry Needling Approach in Patients With Tension-Type Headache
Randomized Single-Blind Clinical Trial in which the treatment will be administered through 3 sessions of dry needling in the cervical, cranial, and facial musculature in patients with frequent and chronic tension-type headache.
- Trial name
- NCT06108180
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
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