Clinical trials: Dry needling, completed
Chronic Migraine
Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation for the Treatment of Trigger Points in Patients With Migraine
The goal of this single-case experimental study is to investigate the effects of intramuscular electrical stimulation for the treatment of trigger points on reducing the frequency of headaches in a small sample of patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT05893914
- Testing
- Dry Needling and intramuscular electrical stimulation to trigger points
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas W. Perreault, PT
Neck Pain
Dry Needling Versus Strain-counterstrain on the Upper Trapezius
This study investigates the effect of two different techniques (dry needling and Strain-counterstrain manual technique) on the upper trapezius myofascial trigger point (MTP).
- Trial name
- DNJ (NCT01290653)
- Testing
- Dry needling, Strain-counterstrain technique
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Humeral Epicondylitis, Lateral
Effectiveness Of A Physiotherapy Treatment Plan In Lateral Epicondylalgia
Purpose: Test the effectiveness of a physiotherapy treatment in 90 patients with Lateral epicondylalgia (LE).
- Trial name
- NCT05021354
- Testing
- Dry needling, Topical gel, NSAIDs
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Católica de Ávila
Shoulder Pain
Referred Pain Patterns Infraspinatus Muscle
The first aim of the study will be to identify the most common ReP pattern and compare its coincidence with that described by Travell and Simons.
- Trial name
- NCT02817269
- Testing
- Manual palpation, Deep dry needling
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Miguel Hernandez de Elche
Stroke
Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain in Stroke Patients
Spasticity and pain, particularly int he shoulder region, are the most common impairments experienced by subjects who had experienced a stroke.
- Trial name
- NCT03703193
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Physical Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 16 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Lateral Epicondylitis
Dry Needling, Manipulation and Stretching vs. Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound for Lateral Epicondylalgia
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with lateral epicondylalgia: electric dry needling, thrust manipulation and stretching versus impairment-based manual therapy, exercise and…
- Trial name
- NCT03167710
- Testing
- Dry Needling, manipulation, stretching, manual therapy, exercise, ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 143 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Stroke, Spasticity
Effects of DNHS Technique in the Treatment of Upper Limb Spasticity and Function in Stroke
Introduction: Stroke is a neurological deficit caused by a decrease in cerebral blood flow. The DNHS ® (Dry Needling for hypertonia and Spasticity) technique is a dry needling technique to reduce spasticity and hypertonia and…
- Trial name
- NCT02291159
- Testing
- DNHS ® (Dry Needling for Hypertonia and Spasticity)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Myofascial Pain
A Study to Determine the Tissue Properties, Vascular Physiology and Biochemical Milieu of Myofascial Trigger Points
Determine the effect of dry needling using a 32 gauge needle on active trigger points in subjects with chronic myofascial pain. Participants will receive treatment for active trigger points (3 on successive weeks) and will have…
- Trial name
- MTrP (NCT04045457)
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- George Mason University
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
A Mediation Analysis Investigating Dry Needling Treatment Mechanisms in a Chronic Low Back Pain Population
Low back pain is a common problem that many adults experience at some point in their lives. One treatment being studied is dry needling, a technique where a small needle is inserted into a specific area of muscle to help relieve…
- Trial name
- NCT06940492
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Cesarean Section, Acute Pain
Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises and TENS on Women Delivering Via Cesarean
This study aimed to determine the effect of progressive relaxation exercises and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation administered to women delivering via cesarean section on acute pain, breastfeeding behavior, and comfort…
- Trial name
- NCT05511571
- Testing
- Transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS), Progressive relaxation exercises (PRE), Transcutaneous electrical neural stimulation (TENS) and Progressive relaxation exercises (PRE)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Derya Öztürk Özen
Mobility Limitation
Dry Needling and Stretching vs. Stretching Alone on Hamstring Flexibility in Patients With Knee Pain
The purposes of this double-blinded, randomized controlled trial are (1) to determine if the addition of trigger point dry needling (TDN) to a standard stretching program results in greater improvements in hamstring flexibility…
- Trial name
- NCT02498704
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people
- Sponsor
- Keller Army Community Hospital
Sedentary Lifestyle, Males
Acupuncture and Dry Needling in Peripheral Acute Fatigue Reduction
Introduction: Neuromuscular fatigue is defined when the muscle becomes incapable of generating muscle power or strength after exercise or long repetitive activities.
- Trial name
- NCT03448120
- Testing
- Acupuncture, Dry needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Neck Pain
Short-Term Response of Thoracic Spine Manipulation With or Without Trigger Point Dry Needling for Mechanical Neck Pain
This study will assess the short term response of thoracic spinal manipulation with or without trigger point dry needling in 58 subjects with a primary complaint of mechanical neck pain.
- Trial name
- NCT02415660
- Testing
- Thoracic spinal manipulation, Trigger point dry needling, Cervical range of motion exercises
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- Brooke Army Medical Center
Pain, Acute, Anesthesia, Local
Intracervical Anesthesia and Pain Associated With Intrauterine Contraceptive Insertion
The primary aim of our study is to evaluate the effect of intracervical anesthesia on pain scores immediately following levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) insertion in nulligravida women.
- Conditions
- Pain, Acute, Anesthesia, Local, IUD Insertion Complication
- Trial name
- NCT03111342
- Testing
- Anesthesia, Dry-needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Sao Paulo
Tendinopathy
Treatment of Acute and Chronic Ligament and Tendon Injuries With Platelet Rich Plasma
Platelet rich plasma has been used in previous studies to stimulate faster healing of torn ligaments and tendons in order to help reduce pain and restore normal function.
- Trial name
- NCT01406821
- Testing
- Ultrasound-guided platelet-rich-plasma (PRP) injection, Ultrasound-guided dry needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Stanford University
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Dry Needling and High Intensity Laser Therapy in Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
108 myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) diagnosed patients will be randomly divided into 3 groups. To groups; exercise, exercise+high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and exercise+dry needling will be applied.
- Trial name
- NCT05078333
- Testing
- dry needle, high intensity laser therapy
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 108 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Emine Dundar Ahi
Knee Osteoarthritis (OA)
Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping as Adjuncts to Strength Training on Pain, Functional Mobility, and Quality of Life in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
To compare the effects of dry needling and Kinesio taping, each combined with strength training, on pain, functional mobility, and quality of life in patients with knee OA.
- Trial name
- NCT07710235
- Testing
- Dry Needling Combined with Strength Training, Kinesio Taping Combined with Strength Training, Strength Training
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation of Medical Research and Laboratories, Pakistan
Neck Pain
Superficial Dry Needling Versus Deep Dry Needling on the Upper Trapezius
This study investigates the effect of two different techniques (deep dry needling and superficial dry needling) on the latent myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius.
- Trial name
- NCT03719352
- Testing
- Experimental: Deep dry needling, Experimental: Superficial dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Cardenal Herrera University
Dry Needling, Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity
Shoulder pain is one of the most common reasons people consult with their primary health care provider, and 40-50% of these patients with shoulder pain continued to complain of persistent symptoms after 6 to 12 months.
- Trial name
- NCT05467098
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Multiple Sclerosis
Dry Needling for Treating Spasticity in Multiple Sclerosis
The aim of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of dry needling (DN) in the treatment of spasticity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
- Trial name
- NCT05351957
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario de Canarias