Clinical trials: Dry needling
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Dry Needling for Sub Acromial Pain Syndrome
This trial will investigate the benefit of trigger point dry needling (DN) for individuals with a common cause of shoulder pain - sub-acromial pain syndrome.
- Trial name
- DITTO SAPS (NCT03442894)
- Testing
- Standard Physical Therapy Treatment, Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people
- Sponsor
- 59th Medical Wing
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Electrical Dry Needling Versus Iontophoresis in Treating Chronic Unilateral Knee Osteoarthritis
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effects of electrical dry needling versus glucosamine sulfate iontophoresis on pain intensity level, functional ability, and knee range of motion in chronic unilateral knee…
- Trial name
- NCT06578663
- Testing
- conventional physical therapy, Electrical Dry Needling, Glucosamine sulfate iontophoresis
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Horus University
Neck Pain, Posterior
Dry Needling, Manual Therapy and Exercise for Neck Pain Management
Since neck pain is the fourth highest disabling condition (with an estimated point prevalence of 20%, lifetime prevalence up to 70% and high recurrence rates), dry needling targeting myofascial trigger points in neck muscles has…
- Trial name
- NCT05607459
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Camilo Jose Cela University
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Short-Term Effects of Trigger Point Dry Needling on Neuromuscular Control in Individuals Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
This single-blind, randomized controlled trial aims to investigate the effects of dry needling on neuromuscular control in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction during a single-leg vertical drop landing task.
- Trial name
- NCT07039240
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Non Specific Low Back Pain
Dry Needling vs. Stretching for Non-Specific Low Back Pain
Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is one of the common health issues and a leading cause of reduced mobility. It is characterized by pain during functional activities and is often associated with hamstring tightness.
- Trial name
- NCT06756776
- Testing
- Hot pack, Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAG), Passive Hamstring (HM) stretching
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity
Dry Needling in Multiple Sclerosis
The investigators are doing this study to see if a treatment called dry needling improves muscle spasticity (muscle tightness) in people who have Multiple Sclerosis.
- Trial name
- NCT06394310
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- University of Kansas Medical Center
Spasticity, Dry Needling
Additional Effects of Dry Needling With PNF on Spasticity and Functional Performance in Stroke
Stroke is a prevalent cause of long-term disability, with a rising global incidence. Stroke patients commonly experience impaired balance and trunk control, which limits their daily activities and quality of life.
- Conditions
- Spasticity, Dry Needling, Functional Performance
- Trial name
- NCT07013942
- Testing
- Dry Needling Group
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Chondromalacia
Assessing Impact of Myofascial Release Versus Dry Needling for Chondromalacia in Adult Females
Assessing Impact of Myofascial Release versus Dry Needling for Chondromalacia in Adult females. The study employed a Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) design.
- Trial name
- females (NCT06980883)
- Testing
- Dry Needling, myofascial release, (traditional exercises)
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 45 people
- Sponsor
- Badr University
Achilles Tendinopathy
Electrical DN as an Adjunct to Eccentric Exercise, Stretching + MT for Achilles Tendinopathy
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with achilles tendinopathy: eccentric exercise, stretching and manual therapy VS Electric dry needling, eccentric exercise, stretching and…
- Trial name
- NCT03968614
- Testing
- Electric dry needling and conventional PT, Conventional PT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
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
Epicondylalgia
Manual Therapy, Exercise and US Vs. Manual Therapy, Exercise and US for Medial Epicondylalgia
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with medial epicondylalgia: manual therapy, exercise and ultrasound and manual therapy, exercise, ultrasound and electric dry needling.
- Trial name
- NCT04609735
- Testing
- Electric Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound, Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Cervicogenic Headache, Whiplash Injuries
Manipulation and Dry Needling in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache and WAD II
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with cervicogenic headaches associated with type II whiplash associated disorder: non-thrust mobilization and exercise versus thrust…
- Trial name
- NCT06502951
- Testing
- Dry Needling,Thrust Manipulation, Exercise,Non-thrust Mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
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
Pain
Virtual Reality in Invasive Techniques in Physiotherapy
Dry needling is a common physical therapy technique that uses solid acupuncture needles that are repeatedly inserted and removed into the human body. These techniques, despite their benefits, can cause pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06448104
- Testing
- Dry needling and immersive virtual reality, Dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Valencia
Low Back Pain
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain
Low back pain is a major health problem that affects psychosocial, economical, functional and physical aspects of the patients' life.
- Trial name
- NCT05100381
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Iran
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
Neuropathic Pain, Spasticity
The Influence of Dry Needling for Hypertonia and Spasticity Treatment on Neuropathic Pain in Lower Extremity of Spinal Cord Injury: A Case Series Study
Spinal cord injury is a life-changing event that places a burden on the healthcare system, including caregivers and affected individuals. Studies do not provide a conclusive incidence rate due to methodological differences.
- Conditions
- Neuropathic Pain, Spasticity, Dry Needling Technique, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06954688
- Testing
- dry needling
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 5 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen
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
Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Effects of KinesioTaping Versus Dry Needling in the Treatment of Sacroiliac Joint Pain Among Females.
The goal of this randomized controlled trial was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping and dry needling on sacroiliac joint (SIJ) pain due to piriformis muscle tightness among females aged 20 to 50 years.
- Trial name
- NCT06755125
- Testing
- Kinesio Taping, Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Sehat Medical Complex
Non Specific Chronic Neck Pain
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Versus Dry Needling in Non Specific Chronic Neck Pain
This study aims to compare between the effectiveness of Acupuncture-Like Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (Acupuncture-like TENS) and dry needling on pain intensity, Pressure pain threshold (PPT) of upper trapezius…
- Trial name
- NCT06891963
- Testing
- Acupuncture-like TENS, Dry needling, Conventional treatment
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling Treatment in Patients Diagnosed with Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is characterized by lateral hip pain, pain radiating to the lateral leg, tenderness and rotation around the greater trochanter, and pain with specific activities such as abduction or…
- Trial name
- NCT06241872
- Testing
- Dry needling group
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University