Clinical trials: Dry needling, active
Dry Needling, Shoulder Pain
Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity in Individuals with Shoulder Pain
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
- NCT05596240
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Texas Woman's University
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Connective Tissue Dry Needling for Low Back Pain Related to Local Posterior Superior Iliac Spine Pain
This single-blind randomized controlled trial will aim to determine the effectiveness of a connective tissue dry needling (CTDN) technique, in reducing pain and improving function in individuals with chronic mechanical low back…
- Conditions
- Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP), Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Mechanical Low Back Pain
- Trial name
- NCT07345871
- Testing
- Connective tissue dry needling, Exercise therapy
- Volunteers
- 42 people
- Sponsor
- University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science
Sciatica
Efficacy of Sciatic Nerve Electrical Stimulation and Therapeutic Exercise in the Management of Low-back Related Leg Pain
This clinical study focuses on people who experience long-term low-back related leg pain (commonly called sciatica). This type of pain is often associated with nerve irritation or compression in the lower spine and can cause…
- Trial name
- NCT07373808
- Testing
- Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, Real Dry Needling (without Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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
Chronic Low-back Pain (cLBP), Myofacial Pain
Treatment Validation for Myofascial Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to see if a body test called the NUN biomarker can track changes in chronic low back pain after dry needling and predict who will feel better.
- Trial name
- NCT07133139
- Testing
- Dry Needling, NUN Biomarker
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc
Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
The Impact of Dry Needling on Electrophysiological and Ultrasound-based Biomarkers for Myofascial Pain
The goal of this interventional study is to determine how well dry-needling can treat pain in people with Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
- Trial name
- ENCOMPASS-2 (NCT07270276)
- Testing
- Dry Needling
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Hamstring Muscle Strain
Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Athletes With Chronic Hamstring Strain
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling in reducing pain and improving functional outcomes in athletes with chronic hamstring strain.
- Trial name
- NCT07569484
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Standard Rehabilitation Program
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Cairo University
Dry Needling Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles
Blind Needling Accuracy in Lumbar Muscles
The aim of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of blinded invasive interventions (dry needling) on the deep paraspinal muscles of the lumbar region (iliocostalis lumborum, longissimus thoracis, and multifidus) to reach the…
- Trial name
- NCT07074249
- Testing
- "Anatomical Accuracy of Blind Dry Needling Procedures on the Lumbar Paraspinal Muscles: An Ultrasonography-Assisted Observational Study"
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Erzurum Regional Training & Research Hospital
Pain, Quality of Life
Effects of Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus Dry Needling on Jumpers Knee
The study is randomized and single-blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah International University, Lahore.
- Conditions
- Pain, Quality of Life, Jumper's Knee
- Trial name
- NCT07756918
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shockwave therapy, Dry Needling
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Ankle Stiffness
Effects of Dry Needling the Calf Muscles on Biomechanics and Muscle Function in Individuals With Restricted Dorsiflexion
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the acute effects of dry needling the soleus muscle in individuals with limited ankle mobility
- Trial name
- NCT07474948
- Testing
- Dry needling
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Dayton
Myofascial Pain of Upper Trapezius Muscle
Comparison of the Effectiveness of Dry Needling Versus the Combination of Dry Needling and Local Anesthetic Injection in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of the Upper Trapezius Muscle: A Sham-Controlled, Randomized Clinical Trial
This study was designed to compare the effectiveness of three different treatment protocols in patients diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome of the upper trapezius muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT07456735
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Local Anesthehetic Injection
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Emre Ata, Assoc Prof
Femur Fracture
Vastus Intermedius Dry Needling for Knee Stiffness Resulted From Surgically Managed Femoral Fractures With Open Reduction & Internal Fixation.
Orthopedic traumatic injuries are considered a major health epidemic, challenged by high morbidity, mortality, and socioeconomic burden.
- Trial name
- NCT06307587
- Testing
- dry needling
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Al-Razi Hospital
Shoulder Pain
Effects of Dry Needling on the Behavior of the Shoulder Muscles
The main objective of this study will be to evaluate the effects of the application of the dry needling technique on the activity of the rotator cuff muscles in the shoulder.
- Trial name
- NCT06398574
- Testing
- Real dry needling
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alcala
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling Treatment in Patients Diagnosed With Dorsal Myofascial Pain Syndrome.
Back pain is commonly seen in the working-age population, with the peak occurrence around the age of 40. Its frequency does not increase with age and is not associated with age-related degenerative changes in the spine.
- Trial name
- NCT06338514
- Testing
- Real dry needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Low Back Pain
Post Facilitatiion Stretch and Dry Needling on Hamstring Tightness in Chronic Low Back Pain
The aim of this research is to compare the effects of post-facilitation stretch and dry needling on hamstring flexibility, pain, lumbar range of motion, pelvic tilt, and functional status in patients with chronic low back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT07426562
- Testing
- Dry Needling along with Conventional Therapy, Post Facilitation Stretch along with Conventional Therapy
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International University
Neck Pain, Sleep Disturbance
Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercise on Sleep in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain and Sleep Disturbance
Feasibility study investigating the effects of dry needling on individuals with chronic neck pain and sleep disturbance.
- Trial name
- NCT06275074
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Therapeutic Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Hamstring Tightness, Chronic Low-back Pain
Comparative Effects of Dry Needling Versus Soft Tissue Mobilization on Hamstring Tightness
The hamstring tightness is considered as the inability to achieve knee extension greater than 160 degrees while hip is flexed at 90 degrees.
- Trial name
- NCT06751160
- Testing
- Dry Needling, Soft Tissue Mobilization
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Riphah International 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
Shoulder Pain
The Effectiveness of Dry Needling Treatment in Patients With Shoulder Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial pain can be diagnosed by the presence of one or more myofascial trigger points (MTrPs), defined as hyperirritable spots in taut bands of skeletal muscle fibers palpable by hand.
- Trial name
- NCT06338488
- Testing
- Real dry needling
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Kutahya Health Sciences University
Stroke
Comparative Study of the Effects of Dry Needling and Botulinum Toxin Type A as a Treatment for Lower Limb Post-stroke Spasticity
This is a randomized parallel group clinical trial which will be conducted in three countries (Spain, Canada and Belgium) comparing Botulinum Toxin type A (BTX-A) and Dry Needling (DN) effectiveness for post-stroke spasticity in…
- Trial name
- STROKEPOC (NCT06296082)
- Testing
- Botulinum toxin type A, Dry Needling
- Where
- 3 sites in Belgium, Canada and 1 more
- Volunteers
- 90 people
- Sponsor
- Universiteit Antwerpen