Clinical trials: Dry needling
Lateral Epicondylitis
Anatomical Accuracy of Palpation-Guided Dry Needling in Lateral Epicondylitis
This prospective study evaluated the anatomical accuracy of palpation-guided dry needling in patients with lateral epicondylitis using ultrasound verification.
- Trial name
- NCT07042997
- Testing
- Palpation-Guided Dry Needling With Ultrasound Verification
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- nurmuhammet tas
Healthy
Immediate Decrease of Muscle Biomechanical Stiffness Following Dry Needling in Asymptomatic Participants
60 healthy participants were randomized into infraspinatus, erector spinae, or gastrocnemius groups. One session of dry needling DN was applied to the muscle in standardized location.
- Trial name
- NCT04864704
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bradley University
Hip Adduction Strength, Groin Pain
The Effect of Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement Versus Dry Needling on Pain,Function,and Range of Motion Among Athletes with Hip Adductor Related Groin Pain and Dysfunction
This study aims to highlight and investigate the effectiveness of two common management practices in physiotherapy, dry needling intervention as a soft tissue technique and Mulligan mobilization with movements MWM as a joint…
- Conditions
- Hip Adduction Strength, Groin Pain, Groin Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06841588
- Testing
- Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement and Dry Needling, Dry Needling (DN)
- Where
- Palestinian Territories
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Al-Quds University
Trochanteric Bursitis
Dry Needling and Lateral Hip Pain (GTPS)
Introduction: Greater Trochanter Pain Syndrome (GTPS) includes a number of disorders involving the lateral hip region, including bursitis, gluteal lacerations, and trigger points in the contractile tissue crossing the hip.
- Trial name
- NCT05872971
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Lasertherapy
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina
Plantar Fasciitis
Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
The purpose of this research is to compare patient outcomes following treatment of plantar fasciitis with conventional physical therapy (stretching, strengthening, ultrasound, manual therapy, and cryotherapy) and conventional…
- Trial name
- NCT02373618
- Testing
- DN and conventional PT, Conventional PT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 108 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Cervicogenic Headache
Cervical-Cranial Dry Needling vs. Orthopedic Manual Therapy for Cervicogenic Headache
Dry needling is a therapeutic modality used to treat a number of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Practice trends suggest it is becoming widely used by Physical Therapists to help patients manage symptoms associated with CGH…
- Trial name
- NCT03583190
- Testing
- Cervical-cranial dry needling, Orthopedic manual therapy, Thoracic Manipulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Youngstown State University
Scar Tissue, Hypertrophic Scar
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Linear Scar Tissue
Scar tissue can cause serious complications that significantly impact a patient's quality of life. Common complications include stiffness and contractions, which can restrict joint mobility and make daily activities challenging.
- Conditions
- Scar Tissue, Hypertrophic Scar, Hypertrophic Scar of Upper Arm (Disorder), Hypertrophic Surgical Scar
- Trial name
- NCT06033430
- Testing
- True dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States, Iran
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
Myofacial Pain Syndrome
Dry Needling and Low-Level Laser Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling and Low-Level Laser Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation (LL MCES) in patients with acute upper trapezius myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) by assessing both biological…
- Trial name
- NCT07750392
- Testing
- Dry Needle, Low-Level Laser Microcurrent Electrical Stimulation
- Where
- Indonesia
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Udayana University
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Trigger Point Dry Needling In Patient With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
This study intends to determine the effects of trigger point dry needling in patients with Patellofemoral pain Syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT03966937
- Testing
- Dry needling, Control
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Plantar Fascitis
Additional Effects of Dry Needling With Conventional Physical Therapy Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis: a Randomized Control Trial
This study is a randomized controlled trial and the purpose of this study is to determine the effects of dry needling with conventional physical therapy versus conventional physical therapy on gait parameters in plantar…
- Trial name
- NCT06706531
- Testing
- Standard treatment, Dry needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
The Addition of Dry Needling in the Treatment of Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Subjects between 14 and 40 years of age referred to physical therapy with a diagnosis of PFPS will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. The first group (PFPS) will be treated pragmatically.
- Trial name
- NCT03157271
- Testing
- Intramuscular Dry Needling
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis, Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis
This study evaluates the addition of dry needling to exercise as part of physical therapy for the treatment of shoulder adhesive capsulitis. There will be two groups.
- Conditions
- Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis, Shoulder Pain, Frozen Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT03861923
- Testing
- Dry needling, Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Duke University
Low Back Pain
Compare the Effect of Exercise Program Plus Dry Needling Versus Elastic Taping
Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal health condition in society. It is a leading cause of disability globally and has created a significant burden in terms of work disability and high healthcare costs.
- Trial name
- NCT06207097
- Testing
- physiotherapy techniques
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 22 people
- Sponsor
- University of Americas - Chili
Healthy Participants
Ultrasonography Detection of Local Twitch Response During Dry Needling
Background: One treatment of Muscle trigger points (MTrPs) is deep dry needling (DN) with the purpose of obtaining local twitch responses (LTRs), which are highly effective in releasing MTrPs.
- Trial name
- US-DN (NCT02824991)
- Testing
- detection of local twitch response intensities during dry needling
- Volunteers
- 7 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Comparison of Lidocaine, Mepivacaine, and Dry Needling in Myofascial Pain Syndrome
This randomized clinical trial will aim to compare the effectiveness of dry needling, lidocaine injection, and mepivacaine injection in the treatment of myofascial pain in the masticatory muscles.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Facial Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07079449
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Lidocaine Hydrochloride, Mepivacaine Hydrochloride
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Sümer Münevveroğlu
Tension-Type Headache
HVLAT, Electric DN, Exercise Vs. Mobilization, STM, Exercise, TENS for Tension Type Headaches
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with tension-type headaches: thrust Manipulation, electric dry Needling and exercise Vs.
- Trial name
- NCT04609709
- Testing
- Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise, Non-thrust Mobilization, Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Exercise and TENS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Effects on Muscle Activity After Dry Needling in Myofascial Trigger Points of the Gastrocnemius Muscles
Trigger points (TrPs) are a common musculoskeletal cause of local and referred muscle pain, as well as local inflammation in the muscle and fascia.
- Trial name
- NCT04985578
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Heel Pain Syndrome
Effects of PIR With and Without Dry Needling on Heel Pain
The aim of this research will be to determine the effects of Post Isometric relaxation exercises with and without dry needling of triceps surae MTrPs on heel pain, ankle ROM and foot function in chronic heel pain patients.
- Trial name
- NCT06074640
- Testing
- MET PIR with Dry Needling, MET PIR without Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Knee Osteoarthritis
Comparison of INIT and Dry Needling on Trigger Points in Knee OA
The purpose of the study is to compare the effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Dry Needling on Functional Disability, Pain and Range of Motion.
- Trial name
- NCT06437730
- Testing
- Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique:, Dry needling:
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Basketball Players
Plyometry and Tapping in the Functional Improvement of Non-professional Basketball Players
Introduction. In basketball, the lower extremities have the highest prevalence of injury, regardless of gender and professional category. Objective.
- Trial name
- NCT06367790
- Testing
- Experimental group, Control group
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia