Clinical trials: Dry needling
Fibromyalgia, Trigger Points
Benefits of Dry Needling in Trigger Points on Autonomic Nervous System and Corporal Composition in Patients With Fibromyalgia Syndrome
This study evaluates the benefits of dry needling in trigger points on autonomic nervous system, photoelectric plethysmography, body composition in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
- Trial name
- NCT02393352
- Testing
- Dry Needling Therapy, Electrical Stimulation Therapy
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad de Almeria
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Pelvic Floor Muscles Training Associated Dry Needling for Chronic Pelvic Pain
The presence of trigger points in the pelvic floor musculature (PFM) is a frequent condition in individuals with chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and is associated with higher levels of pain, disability and functional decline.
- Trial name
- NCT03175809
- Testing
- PFM training, Dry needling
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Health Science of Porto Alegre
Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Trigger Points
Immediate Effect of Dry Needling on Calf Muscles Pain Pressure Threshold,Sprint Speed and Functional Performance in Amateur Football Player
This randomised single-blind trial will evaluate the immediate effect of a single session of dry needling versus sham needling on calf muscle myofascial trigger points among amateur football players aged 18-25 years.
- Conditions
- Myofascial Pain Syndromes, Trigger Points, Gastrocnemius Muscle
- Trial name
- NCT07525921
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Foundation University Islamabad
Muscle Tightness
Dry Needling and Muscle Stiffness
The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of intramuscular dry needling (IMDN) on muscle stiffness and pain. Research has suggested that IMDN can reduce muscle stiffness in needled areas.
- Trial name
- NCT05538598
- Testing
- Intramuscular Dry Needling
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Spasticity, Muscle
Dry Needling and Botulinum Toxin in the Management of Poststroke Spasticity
Stroke is a clinical picture that can result in loss of motor, sensory and cognitive functions or coma. Approximately 75% of stroke survivors develop disability and one of the causes of disability is the presence of spasticity.
- Trial name
- NCT03747900
- Testing
- Botulinum Toxin Type A, Botulinum Toxin Type A and dry needling.
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Episodic Tension-type Headache
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in People With Episodic Tension-type Headache
Tension-type headache is a widespread disorder, with a lifetime prevalence in the general population ranging between 30% and 78%. Tension-type headache also places a financial burden on society and individuals.
- Trial name
- NCT05493098
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Iran University of Medical Sciences
Knee Osteoarthritis
Percutaneous Electrical Stimulation, Education and Exercise Program in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of percutaneous electrotherapy treatment with transcutaneous and placebo.
- Trial name
- NCT05955430
- Testing
- Therapeutic exercise, Pain education, Percutaneous electrical stimulation
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Josue Fernandez Carnero
Healthy
Muscle Activity and Kinematic Changes With Dry Needling
This study assesses the effects of dry needling with electrical stimulation to the low back on muscle activity and changes in movement.
- Trial name
- NCT04295200
- Testing
- Dry needling with electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport
Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points in Older Adults With Nonspecific Shoulder Pain
Background: Non-specific shoulder pain has a high prevalence in older adults and provokes functional alterations. Besides, there are difficulties for its clinical diagnosis, lack of effectiveness in the treatment and not much…
- Trial name
- NCT02032602
- Testing
- Deep Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
Percutaneous Microelectrolysis (MEP) Versus Ischemic Compression in Miofascial Trigger Points
The Percutaneous Microelectrolysis ® (MEP®) is a technique that employs a galvanic current up to 990 uA, which is applied percutaneously with an acupuncture needle connected to the cathode.
- Trial name
- NCT03708107
- Testing
- MEP, Ischemic compression
- Where
- Argentina
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Instituto Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud Fundación H.A. Barceló
Dry Needling
Identifying Which Adverse Events Associated With Dry Needling Should be Included For Informed Consent: A Modified e-Delphi Study
Dry Needling is an intervention that continues to gain widespread interest as a treatment adjunct for various pathological conditions.
- Trial name
- NCT05300815
- Testing
- Delphi Questionaire
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Youngstown State University
Neck Pain
Effects of Dry Needling on Autonomic Nervous System and Nociceptive Pain Processing in Neck Pain
Pain in the neck is a musculoskeletal disorder that affects many individuals. Dry needling has shown an effective technique for the treatment of shoulder and neck disorders.
- Trial name
- NCT05391568
- Testing
- Real Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis
Effects of Dry Needling Using Spinal and Peripheral Sites Versus Peripheral Sites Only
The purpose of this study is to determine if dry needling both low back and extremity areas is more effective for reducing pain and improving strength, balance and functional performance among patients with chronic…
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT02646579
- Testing
- Spinal and Peripheral Dry Needling, Peripheral Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Dry Needling
The Level of Knowledge and Awareness of Dry Needling Treatment in the Turkish Population
The study will employ a cross-sectional design to assess the level of knowledge and awareness of dry needling therapy in the Turkish population.
- Trial name
- NCT05882825
- Testing
- Dry Needling Therapy Knowledge and Awareness Questionnaire
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Uskudar State Hospital
Mechanical Neck Pain
Kinesiotaping and Post-dry Needling Soreness
Application of trigger point dry needling can induce post-dry needling soreness. This is not a negative experience, but sometimes some patients want to reduce it as much as possible.
- Trial name
- NCT03545880
- Testing
- Kinesiotaping
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
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
Neck Pain
Dry Needling Dosage in the Treatment of Myofascial Neck Pain
The purpose of this study are (1) to determine the effectiveness of different dry needling dosages in the treatment of myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle in patients with myofascial neck pain, (2) to assess…
- Trial name
- NCT02190890
- Testing
- Dry needling, Control
- Volunteers
- 94 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder
Combined Effects of Niel Asher Technique and Scapular Clock Exercises in Adhesive Capsulitis
One of the most common shoulder condition in developed and developing countries is Adhesive Capsulitis, also known as Frozen Shoulder.
- Trial name
- NCT07484386
- Testing
- Niel Asher Technique, Scapular clock exercises, Conventional Physical Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Stroke, Spasticity
Effectiveness of Dry Needling (DNHS Technique) in Patients With Chronic Stroke
Study hypothesis: The DNHS technique, performed via one session of deep dry needling of myofascial trigger points applied to the biceps brachii, brachialis, flexor digitorum superficialis, flexor digitorum profundus, triceps…
- Trial name
- NCT03546517
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck
Comparing Physical Therapy Interventions on Craniovertebral Angle (CVA) in Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS)
Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) and radiculopathy are prevalent musculoskeletal conditions that afflict a substantial portion of the population, causing significant discomfort and impairments in daily functioning.
- Trial name
- NCT07098754
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Trigger point therapy, Maitlands' Mobilizations
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- National Orthopedic and General Hospital