Clinical trials: Dry needling
Piriformis Syndrome
Ultrasound-guided vs. Blinded Dry Needling for Piriformis Syndrome
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided versus blinded dry needling for the treatment of piriformis syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT05882799
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided dry needling, Blinded dry needling
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar State Hospital
Shoulder Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis vs Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Shoulder Pain
This is a parallel-group randomised clinical trial: Primary purpose: To analyse the clinical changes produced by two different physiotherapy treatments (Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis and Dry Needling) for myofascial…
- Trial name
- NCT05593848
- Testing
- Intratissue Percutaneous Electrolysis, Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Salamanca
Sciatica
Efficacy of Sciatic Nerve Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Exercise in the Management of Low-back Related Leg Pain
This clinical study focuses on people who experience long-term low-back related leg pain (commonly called sciatica). This type of pain is often associated with nerve irritation or compression in the lower spine and can cause…
- Trial name
- NCT07373808
- Testing
- Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Real Dry Needling (without Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Muscle Soreness, Headache
Adverse Events in Dry Needling
The purpose of this prospective cohort survey study is to further explore the incidence of adverse events with dry needling by physical therapists - as well as any differences or similarities between patient-reported vs…
- Conditions
- Muscle Soreness, Headache, Knee Osteoarthritis, Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03612843
- Testing
- Observational dry needle
- Where
- 8 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 250 people
- Sponsor
- Elizabeth Lane
Mechanical Low Back Pain
Effect of the Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping in Management of Mechanical Low Back Pain
Low back pain (LBP) is an extremely common problem that most people experience at some point in their life. It is the leading cause of activity limitation and work absence throughout much of the world.
- Trial name
- NCT04976582
- Testing
- dry needle
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University
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
Provoked Vestibulodynia
Dry Needling for Provoked Vestibulodynia
This is a randomized and controlled study investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a dry needling treatment for women suffering from provoked vestibulodynia.
- Trial name
- NCT05797480
- Testing
- Real Dry needling, Non penetrating dry needling
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Sherbrooke
Back Pain Lower Back Chronic
A Comparative Study of Erector Spinae Fascia (ESF) Injection and Dry Needling Combined With Functional Rehabilitation (FR) in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Who Have Undergone Spinal Surgery (SPIN-NEED)
Chronic low back pain represents a major public health issue, with an estimated prevalence of up to 23% in the adult population and a significant impact on quality of life and functional capacity.
- Trial name
- SPIN-NEED (NCT07555496)
- Testing
- infiltration of the erector spinae fascia, Dry needling
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Clinique de la Côte d'Emeraude
Temporomandibular Disorder
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Three Different Treatment Methods in Myofascial Pain Patients
The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of myofascial pain treatment methods.
- Trial name
- NCT03400462
- Testing
- NSAID, oral appliance, dry needling
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pomeranian Medical University Szczecin
Neck Pain
Blinding and Previous Experiences of Dry Needling
Dry needling (DN) is a treatment technique widely used in patients with various musculoskeletal health problems due to myofascial trigger points (MTrP).
- Trial name
- NCT03592095
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- European University of Madrid
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Floor Muscles Training Associated Dry Needling for Chronic Pelvic Pain
The presence of trigger points in the pelvic floor musculature (PFM) is a frequent condition in individuals with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and is associated with higher levels of pain, disability and functional decline.
- Trial name
- NCT03175809
- Testing
- PFM training, Dry needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Knee Osteoarthritis
Improvement in Pain and Function Following a Physiotherapy Program in Older Adults With Knee Osteoarthritis
This study evaluates the combination of a therapeutic exercise program and dry needling in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis in older adults.
- Trial name
- NCT02698072
- Testing
- Therapeutic exercise, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Nocturnal Leg Cramps, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Exercise and Dry Needling Treatment Combination in Nocturnal Calf Cramps
The Investigators aim to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling treatment in addition to stretching exercises on cramp duration, cramp intensity, cramp frequency, sleep quality, and sensitivity of myofascial trigger points in…
- Trial name
- NCT04789811
- Testing
- Stretching exercise, Dry needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kars State Hospital
Quadratus Lumborum Syndrome
Compare Electrodry Needlig and Dry Needling in Mechanical Low Back Pain
Mechanical low back pain (LBP) generally results from an acute traumatic event, but it may also be caused by cumulative trauma. The severity of an acute traumatic event varies widely, from twisting one's back to being involved in…
- Trial name
- NCT06407687
- Testing
- Electro Dry Needlig, dry needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 26 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Pain, Neck
Dry Needling and Pain Education in the Treatment of Chronic Neck Pain
to compare the effects on pain, disability and psychological factors of the combination of MTrP dry needling and pain neuroscience education to MTrPs dry needing alone and control electrotherapy usual care in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT03095365
- Testing
- Dry needling, Pain neuroscience education, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Fibromyalgia, Trigger Points
Benefits of Dry Needling in Trigger Points on Autonomic Nervous System and Corporal Composition in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
This study evaluates the benefits of dry needling in trigger points on autonomic nervous system, photoelectric plethysmography, body composition in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02393352
- Testing
- Dry Needling Therapy, Electrical Stimulation Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Migraine
Effects Of Dry Needling On Sternocleidomastoid Muscle For Pain And Disability In Migraine
To determine the effects, sequel of dry needling in migraine by resolving MTrPs in sternocleidomastoid muscle. To determine the possession of dry needling technique to mitigate the frequency, intensity and duration of headache.
- Trial name
- NCT05285852
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Electrical Dry Needling Versus Iontophoresis in Treating Chronic Unilateral Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of electrical dry needling versus glucosamine sulfate iontophoresis on pain intensity level, functional ability, and knee range of motion in chronic unilateral knee…
- Trial name
- NCT06578663
- Testing
- conventional physical therapy, Electrical Dry Needling, Glucosamine sulfate iontophoresis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Horus University
Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
The Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Tendon Dry Needling on Pain and Function in Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
In this study, we aimed to observe the effect of adding dry needling to therapeutic ultrasound treatment on pain and function in patients with supraspinatus tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT06766734
- Testing
- Tendon Dry Needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
Piriformis Syndrome, Gluteus Maximus Myofascial Pain
Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection for Gluteal Myofascial Pain in Piriformis Syndrome: A Prospective Study
This randomized, double-blind prospective trial investigates whether ultrasound-guided interfascial hydrodissection using 10% dextrose is more effective than dry needling in treating gluteal myofascial pain coexisting with…
- Trial name
- NCT07326982
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Interfascial Hydrodissection, Ultrasound-Guided Gluteus Maximus Dry Needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa