Clinical trials: Dry needling
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Dry Needling and Myofascial Massage Therapy on Patient With Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
Comparison of effects of dry needling and myofascial massage therapy on masseter muscle in patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction.
- Trial name
- NCT06708377
- Testing
- dry needling of masseter, myofascial massage therapy on masseter muscle
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
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
Plantar Fascitis, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome and Plantar Fasciitis Treatment
Patients with plantar fasciitis between the ages of 25-65 years who presented to the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic with the complaint of heel pain and met the inclusion and exclusion criteria will be included in the…
- Trial name
- NCT06023836
- Testing
- ESWT, Dry needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Training and Research Hospital
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
Non-Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Dry Needling and Exercise for Mid-portion Achilles Tendinopathy
The purpose of this study is to determine if adding ultrasound-guided tendon dry needling with mechanical needle stimulation to a standard heavy, slow resistance (HSR) exercise program improves outcomes for individuals with…
- Trial name
- NCT07642583
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Neck Pain, Posterior, Work-Related Condition
Changes in Surface EMG Activity After Dry Needling Compared to Sham Needling
An experimental study will be conducted to evaluate the effect of a single dry needling session, compared to a sham needling session, on surface EMG activity (signal amplitude and frequency) and pain of the upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT03241134
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
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
Insulin Resistance-abdominal Fats -Post Menopausal Women
Effect of Dry Needling on Insulin Resistance in Obese Post Menopausal Women
The aim of the study is to determine the effect Dry Needling of on insulin resistance in obese postmenopausal women.
- Trial name
- Dry needle (NCT07365878)
- Testing
- Dry Needle, abdominal exercises, and medical standard care for insulin resistance
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Comparison of Dry Needling and Activator Trigger Point Therapy on Upper Trapezius Trigger Points.
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Dry needling and Activator trigger point therapy on upper trapezius trigger points.Randomized controlled trial was conducted on Sixty-eight patients with active upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT04348097
- Testing
- Activator instrument, dry needle
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International 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
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
Ischemic Stroke, Spasticity
Dry Needling and Bobath Treatment Clinical Effects Focused on Stroke Patients
The investigators aim to determine if dry needling technique in a non myofascial trigger point area generate the same changes in spasticity, function and pain responses as with dry needling in a myofascial trigger point area.
- Trial name
- NCT03906305
- Testing
- Dry needling in a myofascial trigger points area plus physical therapy based on Bobath concept, Dry needling in a non myofascial trigger points area plus physical therapy based on Bobath concept
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Comparison of the Efficacy of Dry Needling and Balneotherapy in the Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain syndrome (MAS) is a syndrome characterized by muscle spasm, tenderness, limited range of motion, stiffness, fatigue and sometimes autonomic dysfunctions accompanying pain and pain caused by trigger points in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04261296
- Testing
- dry needling, balneotherapy, dry needling +balneotherapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Ahi Evran University Education and Research Hospital
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Acupuncture
Clinical Study on Dry Needling for Primary Dysmenorrhea and Its Preliminary Correlation With Acupoints
Primary dysmenorrhea refers to menstrual pain not caused by pelvic organic lesions, commonly seen in young women, significantly affecting patients' quality of life.
- Conditions
- Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial, Acupuncture, Primary Dysmenorrhea
- Trial name
- NCT06316583
- Testing
- TrP-DN and Acupuncture
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Beijing Hospital
Low Back Pain
Electrolysis in Patients With Low Back Pain
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the efficacy of percutaneous electrolysis compared with dry needling on pain sensations and multifidus muscle properties in subjects with low back pain.
- Trial name
- Electrolysis (NCT06661070)
- Testing
- Electrolysis Percutaneous Therapeutic (EPTE), Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Neck Pain, Head Pain
Analgesic Effects of Ultrasound-guided Dry-Needling Therapy for Neck and Head Pain
The analgesic effects of ultrasound-guided dry-needling therapy will be evaluated in the management of head and neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT03869710
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided Dry-Needling Therapy
- Where
- Italy
- Sponsor
- San Salvatore Hospital of L'Aquila
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Accuracy of Rib Palpation for Dry Needling of Deep Periscapular Musculature, Measured With Ultrasound
Ultrasound was used to identify the location of a rib. This was compared to a practitioner's ability to palpate the area.
- Trial name
- NCT04066166
- Testing
- Palpation
- Volunteers
- 44 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Utah
Tennis Elbow, Dry Needling
Efficacy of Dry Needling in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis
Lateral epicondylitis is painful tendinosis of the main extensor tendon that occurs at the fibro-osseous junction of the outer elbow region.
- Trial name
- NCT05108493
- Testing
- Dry needling, Home exercise program
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 111 people
- Sponsor
- Bozyaka Training and Research Hospital
Piriformis Syndrome
Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus Cupping Therapy for Pain in Piriformis Syndrome
This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two popular therapeutic interventions, dry needling and cupping therapy, in alleviating pain associated with Piriformis Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT06437795
- Testing
- Dry Needling Group, Cupping Therapy Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University