Clinical trials: Dry needling
Dry Needling, Soreness, Muscle
Physiotherapy in the Reduction of Post-needling Soreness
Dry needling is a minimally invasive technique which generates good results and neuromuscular benefits. Its application involves a highly prevalent effect called post-needling soreness.
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Soreness, Muscle, Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
- Trial name
- NCT04695548
- Testing
- Concentric contraction exercise, Isometric contraction exercise, Eccentric contraction exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Neck Pain, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal
Comparing Deep and Superficial Dry Needling for Neck Pain: An Ultrasound and EMG Study
The purpose of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of deep versus superficial dry needling (DN) on the ultrasound and electromyographic (EMG) characteristics of myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT07637552
- Testing
- Deep Dry Needling and Superficial Dry Needling
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Qatif Central Hospital
Clinical Study - RCT
Paraspinal Stimulation in Treating MPS
To test the hypothesis that the effect of either multiple deep intramuscular stimulation therapy [(DIMMST: trigger point deep dry needling (TrP-DDN) is combined with paraspinal deep intramuscular stimulation (PDIMS) and needle…
- Trial name
- DIMMST (NCT01708343)
- Testing
- DIMMST
- Where
- 3 sites in Brazil
- Volunteers
- 75 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre
Chronic Pain
Dry Needling Versus Magnesium Sulphate Iontophoresis in Subjects With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain
the aim of this trial is to compare dry needling and magnesium sulphate iontophoresis in subjects with mechanical neck pain
- Trial name
- DN (NCT04809038)
- Testing
- dry needling, magnesium sulphate iontophoresis, stretching exercise
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Dry Needling, Cervical Spondylosis
The Effect of Dry Needling Treatment Combined With Physical Therapy in Patients With Cervical Spondylosis
In this study, it was aimed to determine whether dry needling treatment applied to the trigger points in the trapezius muscle in patients with chronic neck pain due to cervical spondylosis makes an additional contribution to the…
- Conditions
- Dry Needling, Cervical Spondylosis, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT05744778
- Testing
- Dry needling, Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Low Back Pain
Percutaneous Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain is a common musculoskeletal condition affects the general population. Low back pain constitutes a major burden to health care system and society.
- Trial name
- PNMESlowback (NCT04243915)
- Testing
- Percutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation (PNMES) plus motor control exercise program, TENS plus motor control exercise program
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Trigger Point, Muscle Weakness
Effects of Deep Trigger Point Dry Needling on Strength Measurements of the Gluteus Medius Musculature
The purpose of this study will be to assess the effect that the application of deep trigger point dry needling to latent trigger points has on strength measurements.
- Trial name
- NCT03580200
- Testing
- Trigger Point Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emily Slaven, PT, PhD
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Sacroiliac Dysfunction
The purpose of the research project is to compare the effectiveness of non-thrust mobilization and exercise versus thrust manipulation and dry needling in patients with sacroiliac dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT02373644
- Testing
- HVLA Thrust Manipulation and DN, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 116 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Neck Pain
Dry Needling Versus Manual Therapy in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: A Randomized Control Trial
Background: The current physical therapy evidence for treating patients with the mechanical neck pain recommends both, manual therapy (MT) and dry needling (DN) along with cervical and scapulothoracic exercises.1 However, at…
- Trial name
- NCT04851067
- Testing
- Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercises (DNTEx), Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercises (MTTEx)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Hendricks Regional Health
Temporomandibular Disorder
Electrical Stimulation of the Mandibular Nerve for Pain and Function Management in Temporomandibular Disorders
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) encompass dysfunction and pain of the masticatory muscles and temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Pain in the TMJ, restricted jaw movement, and joint sounds are common conditions in this disorder.
- Trial name
- Origenkine (NCT06265636)
- Testing
- Percutaneous nerve stimulation, Manual therapy, exercise
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OrigenKinesis fisioterapia
Shoulder Pain
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling Treatment in Patients With Shoulder Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain can be diagnosed by the presence of one or more myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), defined as hyperirritable spots in taut bands of skeletal muscle fibers palpable by hand.
- Trial name
- NCT06338488
- Testing
- Real dry needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Traumatic Brain Injury
Dry Needling Effects Post-traumatic Brain Injury
Thirty-six years old male with a history of TBI with compromised functionality of the right upper and lower limbs, spasticity, distributed balance, and difficulties performing independent gait has participated in the study.
- Trial name
- NCT05460728
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Jordan
- Volunteers
- 1 people
- Sponsor
- Anas Radi Hassan Alashram
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Comparison of Dry Needle and Massotherapy on Tolerance Effort and Soreness
Introduction: Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common myogenic condition considered to be a muscle tension injury frequently observed in recreational or experienced athletes, induced in the majority of cases by eccentric…
- Trial name
- NCT03619928
- Testing
- Dry needling, Massotherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
To be Approved by the Ethics Committee
Radiofrequency and Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Postpartum Pelvic Pain
About 30% of women experience pain in the perineum and pelvic region one year after the vaginal labor, rising up to 50% when it is triggered during vaginal penetration, called this pain as dyspareunia.
- Trial name
- RASDOP (NCT06469632)
- Testing
- Active Comparator: Experimental Group 1, Experimental: Experimental Group 2
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Dry Needling vs Electrical Dry Needling for Myofascial Neck Pain
Neck pain caused by myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) is common and is associated with pain, psychological distress, and kinesiophobia (fear of movement).
- Conditions
- Neck Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck, Trigger Point Pain
- Trial name
- DN-EDN-NP (NCT07775144)
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Electrical Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- University of Faisalabad
Osteoarthritis, Knee
The Effect of Dry Needling in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Research suggests that myofascial trigger points (MTrP) play an important role in explaining pain in patients with musculoskeletal knee disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT04717167
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Volunteers
- 61 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
Greater Trocantheric Pain Syndrome
Effect of Dry Needling on Gluteus Medius Contraction in Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome: a Pilot RCT Protocol
Grater trochanteric pain syndrome is a hip related pathology that causes lateral hip pain and lack of strength in abductor muscles such as the gluteus medius, which hinders functional activities and daily life, such as standing…
- Trial name
- NCT06584500
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Hemiplegia, Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling Treatment in Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain
To evaluate the efficacy of dry needling therapy on shoulder pain and upper extremity functions in hemiplegic patients.
- Conditions
- Hemiplegia, Shoulder Pain, Myofascial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT04790071
- Testing
- Conventional physical therapy, Conventional physical therapy plus dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Kars State Hospital
Pain, Fibromyalgia
Effectiveness of Dry Needling Adjuvant to Selective Serotonin Reputake Inhibitors vs TP Injection for Pain Management
The principal objective is to contribute valuable insights that hold direct implications for medical practice and patient care, with the potential to influence health policy pertaining to fibromyalgia management.
- Trial name
- NCT06457581
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Trigger points injections, serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Superior 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