Clinical trials: Dry needling
Chronic Low-back Pain
Effectiveness Analysis of Ultrasound-guided Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis (EPI) in Patient With Chronic Low Back Pain
The main objective of this study is to analyze the effectiveness of the lumbar nerve root stimulation with ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis versus the electrical dry needling of trigger points in patients with chronic…
- Trial name
- NCT04290221
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis in the lumbar nerve root, Electrical Dry Needling in trigger points
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
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, Myofascial Pain
Percutaneous Electrolysis Versus Dry Needling in Levator Scapulae
The objective will be to determine the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided percutaneous electrolysis versus ultrasound-guided dry needling in active myofascial trigger points of the levator scapulae muscle on pain intensity…
- Trial name
- NCT04157426
- Testing
- Percutaneous electrolysis, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Hamstring Muscle Strain
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Athletes With Chronic Hamstring Strain
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes in athletes with chronic hamstring strain.
- Trial name
- NCT07569484
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Standard Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Conservative Care for Pelvic Pain (C2P2) in Women Service Members
This study will test the effectiveness of emerging conservative interventions for treatment of chronic pelvic pain (CPP) that can be performed without intravaginal specialization.
- Trial name
- NCT06697548
- Testing
- Pain Neuroscience Education, Lumbopelvic and Hip Therapeutic Exercise, Extrapelvic Manual Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Shortened Triceps Surae Muscle
To date, there are not studies about the effectiveness of dry needling versus ischemic compression in the triceps surae trigger points. A randomized clinical trial is carried out.
- Trial name
- DN-TS (NCT03273985)
- Testing
- Dry needling, Ischemic compression
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad de León
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
Plantar Fascitis
Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage on Patients With Plantar Fascitis, RCT
Effectiveness Comparative Effects of Dry Needling and Cross Friction Massage on Patients With Plantar Fascitis
- Trial name
- NCT05915091
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Cross Friction Massage
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Myofacial Pain Syndrome, Clinical Decision Support
Artificial Intelligence Clinical Decision
The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of AI integration into clinical physical therapy clinical decision in improving cost effectiveness and clinical outcomes purposes of the study are: 1.
- Trial name
- AI/CDM (NCT07342790)
- Testing
- dry needling, neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching, strengthening exercises (isometric & dynamic)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Bruxism, Sleep Bruxism, Adult
Comparison of Dry Needling and Two Botulinum Toxins for Bruxism
1. Aim: The aim of this study is to prospectively compare the clinical efficacy of Dry Needling (DN), Nabota (PrabotulinumtoxinA), and Dysport (AbobotulinumtoxinA) treatments on the thickness of masseter and anterior temporal…
- Conditions
- Bruxism, Sleep Bruxism, Adult, Awake Bruxism, Masseter Muscle Hypertrophy
- Trial name
- NCT07452510
- Testing
- Dry Needling (DN), PrabotulinumtoxinA, Abobotulinumtoxina
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Recep Tayyip Erdogan University
Dry Needling, Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity in Individuals with Shoulder Pain
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
- NCT05596240
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
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
Low Back Pain, Dry Needling
Effect of Dry Needling Plus Vibration on Myofascial Trigger Points in Individuals With Nonspecific Low Back Pain
This study evaluates whether adding mechanical vibration to dry needling (DN+V) is not inferior to dry needling alone (DN) for reducing low back pain intensity in adults with nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP), when both…
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Dry Needling, Trigger Points, Vibration
- Trial name
- DryNeed+Vib (NCT06527339)
- Testing
- Dry Needling with Vibration + Exercise, Conventional Dry Needling + Exercise
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Low Back Pain
The Effect of Dry Needling of the Gluteus Medius Muscle in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
The effectiveness of dry needling of the Gluteus Medius muscle in combination with active exercises will be examined compared with sham needling with active exercises in low back pain (LBP) patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04498572
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 25 people
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa
Neck Pain
EMG Activity Before, During and After Dry Needling
An experimental study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of a single dry needling session on surface EMG activity (primary outcome measure), muscle tone, elasticity, stiffness and pain (secondary outcome measures) of the…
- Trial name
- NCT02638987
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
Cervicogenic Headache
Effectiveness of Dry Needling of the Sternocleidomastoid in Patients With Cervicogenic Headaches
Evaluating the benefit of dry needling of the sternocleidomastoid muscle in subjects with cervicogenic headaches.
- Trial name
- NCT03730896
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people
- Sponsor
- Florida Gulf Coast University
Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling and Exercises in Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is highly prevalent in the society. The role of muscle tissues in this pathology has received increasing interest. Some studies have proposed the role of myofascial trigger points in this population.
- Trial name
- NCT02338908
- Testing
- exercise program, TrP-DN
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Multiple Sclerosis
Mental Practice and Manipulative Skills Training in Multiple Sclerosis
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system which produces both motor and cognitive dysfunctions.
- Trial name
- NCT04325074
- Testing
- Mental practice, Mental practice + skill training, Control group
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cristina García-Bravo
Fasciitis, Plantar
Efficacy of Dry Needling in Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fasciitis (PF) is the most common cause of pain on the underside of the heel. About 10% to 20% of the population suffer once during their lifetime.
- Trial name
- NCT02467465
- Testing
- Physical therapy modalities, Invasive Physical therapy modalities
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Pain, Back Pain
Pain Intervention With Needling: Pilot Of Integrated Neuromodulation Techniques
The study will be conducted on site in Galveston, Texas, United States. Study-related assessments and procedures will be performed at the designated clinical study site by qualified study personnel in accordance with the study…
- Conditions
- Pain, Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- PINPOINT (NCT07112404)
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Dry needling with high-rate PENS, Dry needling with low-rate PENS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston