Clinical trials: Dry needling
Shoulder Pain, Chronic Pain
Feasibility of Near-infrared Spectroscopy to Measure Cortical Pain Pathway (Brain) Activation During Dry Needling
The benefit experienced by some patients when treated with dry needling,1 combined with the field-expedient nature of this intervention, make dry needling uniquely suited for the military healthcare environment.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04170803
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Procedural Pain, Acute Pain
Fan-Assisted Local Cooling for Pain During Intravenous Cannulation in Adults
Inserting an intravenous (IV) cannula is one of the most frequently performed procedures in clinical practice, and it is commonly experienced as painful. Before the needle is inserted, the skin is routinely cleaned with alcohol.
- Conditions
- Procedural Pain, Acute Pain, Peripheral Intravenous Catheterization
- Trial name
- NCT07740837
- Testing
- Fan-assisted local cooling, Standard alcohol skin preparation
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Antalya Health Sciences University
Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spasticity
Effects Of Dry Needling On Mobility Among Children With Cerebral Palsy
This study explores the potential of dry needling as a treatment for spasticity in the foot among children with cerebral palsy (CP).
- Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy (CP), Spasticity, Range of Motion, Functional Mobility
- Trial name
- DRYSPARC (NCT06661421)
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Cerebral Palsy conventional Treatment
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Spasticity as Sequela of Stroke
Effects of Dry Needling on Electromyographic Activity and Ultrasonographic Characteristics in Post-Stroke Spasticity
Stroke is a global health problem, with an incidence in Europe of 147/100,000 people per year. It is estimated that 43% of them present spasticity throughout the first year, causing disability, hindering mobility and…
- Trial name
- NCT06017960
- Testing
- Dry needling + usual care
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Patellofemoral Pain
Bilateral Knee Pain and Dry Needling
This project will evaluate the effects of bilateral knee pain and dry needling (DN) on laterality recognition, movement and muscle function.
- Trial name
- NCT05976269
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ohio State University
Anterior Disk Displacement TMJ
Comparative Efficacy of Prolotherapy and Dry Needling in Management of ADD
Pain and trismus caused by Anterior disc displacement ADD of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are one of the prime concerns for the patients.
- Trial name
- NCT04319406
- Testing
- Prolotherapy, Dry needling
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Postgraduate Institute of Dental Sciences Rohtak
Neck Syndrome
Effects of Electro Dry Needling Versus Dry Needling in Levator Scapulae Syndrome
Mechanical neck pain is posteriorly occurring non-specific pain that originates from the superior nuchal line and extends to the first thoracic vertebrae.
- Trial name
- NCT06459804
- Testing
- Electro Dry Needling, Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Low Back Pain
Dry Needlig Vesus Tecartherapy in Low-back Pain Treatment
Introduction: Diathermy is a new tool that could help subjects with chronic low back pain (CLBP), with no studies having compared it to other interventions already investigated such as dry needling.
- Trial name
- NCT05422040
- Testing
- Dry needling, Tecartherapy treatment
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Non-Spesific Chronic Low Back Pain
Dry Needling With And Without Kinesio Taping® in The Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
We wiil evaluate the efficiency of adding kinesio taping (KT) therapy to dry needling (DN) therapy on pain, functionality and depression parameters in 60 patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain (nCLBP).
- Trial name
- NCT04170816
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Kars State Hospital
Shoulder Pain, Dry Needling
Comparative Effects of Two Conservative Treatments in Teres Major in Handball Athletes With Shoulder Pain
The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of the dry needling technique and diacutaneous fibrolysis technique in teres major muscles on pain, range of motion, strength extensibility and muscular properties of the soft…
- Conditions
- Shoulder Pain, Dry Needling, Diacutaneous Fibrolysis, Athletic Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT05080439
- Testing
- Diacutaneous Fibrolysis, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Zaragoza
Frozen Shoulder
Comparing the Efficacy of KT vs DN With Conventional Treatment for Improving QOL and Alleviating Pain in Frozen Shoulder
"Randomized control trial is our study design, we will make 2 groups group A ( 15 patients of frozen shoulder) and Group B (15 patients of frozen shoulder).
- Trial name
- NCT06377644
- Testing
- Kinesio taping, Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Fibromyalgia, Back Pain
Effects of Dry Needling on Spinal Mobility and Trigger Points in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
This study evaluates the effect of Dry Needling on Spinal Mobility and Trigger Points in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02380807
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Cross Tape Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Mulligan Mobilization, Dry Needling Technique
The Effect of the Bridge Technique Mobilization With Movement Versus Trapezius Dry Needling in the Management of Cervical Dysfunction
This study investigates the effect of the Bridge technique mobilization with movement compared to the Trapezius Dry Needling technique on physiotherapy outcome in patients with cervical dysfunction.
- Conditions
- Mulligan Mobilization, Dry Needling Technique, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT07134062
- Testing
- Bridge technique MWM, Dry Needling
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Quds University
Runner's Knee
Effects of Mulligan Mobilization With and Without Dry Needling in Runner's Knee
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of Mulligan mobilization with and without dry needling on pain, range of motion, flexibility, functional disability and muscle strength in patients with Runner's Knee.
- Trial name
- NCT06086860
- Testing
- Mulligan mobilization with dry needling., Mulligan mobilization without dry needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
Comparison of Ultrasound-guided Steroid Injection and Dry Needling in Piriformis Muscle Syndrome
The aim of this study is to to compare its effectiveness ultrasound-guided steroid injection, dry needling treatments and exercises in patients diagnosed with piriformis syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT06095180
- Testing
- corticosteroid injection, dry needling, exercise
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Gaziler Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Education and Research Hospital
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The Effects of Dry Needling & Kinesio Tape on Anterior Knee Pain
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome(PFPS) is one of the most common health-related complaints in today's societies. Myofascial pain syndrome(MPS) have been attributed as the main cause and primary source of musculoskeletal pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02118246
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Kinesio Tape
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
Shoulder Pain
Effectiveness of Dry Needling and Physical Therapy Versus Physical Therapy Alone Following Shoulder Stabilization Repair
The purpose of this single-blinded, randomized clinical trial is to determine the effectiveness of dry needling compared to a standard shoulder rehabilitation program on range of motion, functional movement, and pain in patients…
- Trial name
- NCT02704975
- Testing
- Rehabilitation and Dry Needling, Rehabilitation
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
Cervicogenic Headaches
Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with cervicogenic headaches: non-thrust mobilization and exercise versus thrust manipulation and dry needling.
- Trial name
- NCT02373605
- Testing
- Dry Needling,Thrust Manipulation, Exercise,Non-thrust Mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 142 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Dry Needling and Functional Improvement
Dry Needling (DN) is a skilled intervention that uses acupuncture filiform needles that are inserted into myofascial trigger points or other tissues underneath the skin.
- Trial name
- DN (NCT02838394)
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Brigham Young University
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation
Apprehension-based Training Compared With Standard Physical Therapy for Military Personnel Following Anterior Shoulder Dislocation - a Randomized Clinical Trial
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a new rehabilitation protocol (apprehension-based training), leads to better recovery after shoulder dislocation among military personnel.
- Trial name
- NCT06752551
- Testing
- Apprehension-based training, Standard physical therapy
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 85 people
- Sponsor
- Alon Rabin