Clinical trials: Dry needling, completed
Pain, Acute, Anesthesia, Local
Intracervical Anesthesia and Pain Associated With Intrauterine Contraceptive Insertion
The primary aim of our study is to evaluate the effect of intracervical anesthesia on pain scores immediately following levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) insertion in nulligravida women.
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Anesthesia, Local, IUD Insertion Complication
- Trial name
- NCT03111342
- Testing
- Anesthesia, Dry-needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Ankle Sprains
Neuromodulation in Chronic Ankle Instability
Ankle sprain is a common injury. Around 712,000 sprains occur every day in the world. It is estimated that they account for 45% of sports injuries, being the second part of the body that is most frequently injured in sports.
- Trial name
- NCT05680779
- Testing
- ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation, dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Lateral Epicondylitis
Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling vs PRP for Refractory Lateral Epicondylitis
This single-center, randomized, prospective study was conducted between January 2022 and September 2023 with ethics committee approval.
- Trial name
- NCT07002879
- Testing
- dry needle, Platelet Rich Plasma
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ankara University
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
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
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Dry Needling and High Intensity Laser Therapy in Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
108 myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) diagnosed patients will be randomly divided into 3 groups. To groups; exercise, exercise+high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and exercise+dry needling will be applied.
- Trial name
- NCT05078333
- Testing
- dry needle, high intensity laser therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emine Dundar Ahi
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
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle
DDN in Stroke--COBRE
The study team is recruiting 20 adults with spasticity due to chronic stroke for a 7 day study over 2 weeks. In people with chronic stroke, one of the most common and disabling problems is spasticity (increased muscle tone or…
- Conditions
- Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle, CVA
- Trial name
- CDN (NCT05196737)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
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
Chronic Shoulder Pain
Assessment of Effectiveness of Dry Needling for Treating Shoulder Pain
The aim of the study is to evaluate the effects of active dry needling (aDN) in the treatment of myofascial trigger points of the infraspinatus muscle (MTP).
- Trial name
- NCT05137106
- Testing
- Active Dry Needling
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Gran Rosario
Supraspinatus Tendinitis
Structural and Functional Changes in Supraspinatus Tendinopathy Thtough Percutaneous Electrolysis and Neuromodulation Combined Therapy. A Single-blinded Randomized clínical Trial.
The supraspinatus muscle tendinopathy show a big impact, however, there is a lack of awareness about the options of the physiotherapist treatment.
- Trial name
- EPTE (NCT05627102)
- Testing
- Experimental Group, Conventional group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- University of Cadiz
Shoulder Pain
Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation Versus Dry Needling in Shoulder Pain Treatment
Background: nonspecific shoulder pain is very common and the symptoms can persist for 6 to 12 months in half of patients. Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation (US-guided PNM) is an intervention based in an electrical…
- Trial name
- NCT04454671
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation (NMPE), Ultrasound-guided dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Post Needling Soreness, Myofascial Pain
Efficacy of Exercise on Post Needling Soreness
Introduction. The myofascial trigger point (MTrP) is a clinical entity related to different clinical pictures of pain. Dry needling (DN) would be the most appropriate therapeutic option for its treatment, although it has…
- Conditions
- Post Needling Soreness, Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04135339
- Testing
- Eccentric exercise, Concentric exercise., Isometric exercise.
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 69 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Dry Needling, Stretch
Dry Needling Versus Conservative Treatment in the Rectus Femoris Muscle Approach.
In recent years, dry needling techniques have become widespread in the field of musculoskeletal pain treatment. Specifically, the management of myofascial trigger points has been the focus of these techniques.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Stretch, Rectus Femoris Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT04968236
- Testing
- Deep Dry Needling, Superficial Dry Needling, passive stretching
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
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
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
Chronic Low-back Pain
Efficacy of Electrical Dry Needling in Pain, Sensitivity, Functionality and Quality of Life of Patients With Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain
The main objective of this study is to determine the efficacy of electrical dry needling versus ischemic compression, analytical stretching and postural habits educational dossier in active myofascial trigger points in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04804228
- Testing
- Electrical dry needling, Ischemic compression, analytical stretching and postural habits educational dossier
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Neck Pain, Posterior, Trapezius Muscle Strain
Central Pain Modulatory Effects of Dry-Needling in Patients With Non-Specific Neck Pain
An experimental study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of a single dry needling session, compared to a sham needling session, on pain intensity, local and peripheral hyperalgesia, and conditioned pain modulation in…
- Trial name
- NCT04725825
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Pain After Dry Needling
Effects of Spray and Stretch on Postneedling Soreness and Sensitivity After Dry Needling of a Latent Myofascial Trigger Point.
Pain after dry needling or injection in the muscle is a frequent secondary effect in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome. In this trial spray and stretch technique is evaluated as a method to reduce this soreness.
- Trial name
- NCT01608633
- Testing
- Spray and stretch
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- CEU San Pablo University
Muscle Tightness, Muscle Strain
Changes in the Quadriceps Muscle After Dry Needling Treatment
The present study aims to examine the mechanical changes following dry needling of the quadriceps muscle. To this end, structural and mechanical changes in quadriceps muscle activity will be measured using M-mode ultrasound.
- Trial name
- NCT06396741
- Testing
- The quadriceps muscle will be punctured with ultrasound control
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Prof. Dr. Daniel Pecos Martín