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Completed Not applicable Interventional

Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Cervicogenic Headache

NCT02373605
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Conditions
Cervicogenic Headaches
Interventions
Dry Needling,Thrust Manipulation, Exercise,Non-thrust Mobilization
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
142 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Montgomery, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 5, 2018 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling in Multiple Sclerosis

NCT06394310
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Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis, Spasticity
Interventions
Dry needling, Sham dry needling
Device
Lead sponsor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kansas City, Kansas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 10, 2025 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

NCT02373618
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Conditions
Plantar Fasciitis
Interventions
DN and conventional PT, Conventional PT
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
108 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Montgomery, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 22, 2017 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Dry Needling in Subjects With Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

NCT03876080
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Conditions
Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
Interventions
Dry needling, Sham needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Bradley University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 35 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Peoria, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 26, 2023 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Enrolling by invitation Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Exercise for Mid-portion Achilles Tendinopathy

NCT07642583
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Conditions
Non-Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Interventions
Dry needling, Sham dry needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Brooke Army Medical Center
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Enrollment
74 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Derivation of a Clinical Prediction Rule to Identify Those With Low Back Pain Who Will Respond Favorably to Intramuscular Dry-needling

NCT06204055
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Intramuscular Dry-Needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Whitworth University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
85 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Spokane, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 11, 2024 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Pain and Neck Dysfunction Following Dry Needling With and Without Intramuscular Electrical Stimulus.

NCT04057781
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Conditions
Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain, Myofascial Pain
Interventions
Dry Needling (DN), Dry needling with Intramuscular electrical stimulation (DNES)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 59 Years
Enrollment
23 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Belton, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 2, 2020 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling Versus Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Sacroiliac Dysfunction

NCT02373644
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Conditions
Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Interventions
HVLA Thrust Manipulation and DN, Conventional Physical Therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
116 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Montgomery, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 18, 2020 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling for Patients With Back Pain

NCT03586778
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Conditions
Back Pain
Interventions
dry needling, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise
Other
Lead sponsor
Concord Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Concord, New Hampshire
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 28, 2020 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Manual Therapy, Exercise and US Vs. Manual Therapy, Exercise and US for Medial Epicondylalgia

NCT04609735
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Conditions
Epicondylalgia
Interventions
Electric Dry Needling, Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound, Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
110 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 17, 2025 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Dry Needling vs Dry Needling With ES in Patients With Neck/Shoulder Pain

NCT03638388
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Conditions
Myofascial Pain, Neck Pain, Shoulder Pain
Interventions
Dry needling (DN), Dry needling with intramuscular electrical stimulation (DNES)
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Kindyle Brennan
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
45 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Belton, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 24, 2019 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Short-Term Response of Thoracic Spine Manipulation With or Without Trigger Point Dry Needling for Mechanical Neck Pain

NCT02415660
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Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
Thoracic spinal manipulation, Trigger point dry needling, Cervical range of motion exercises, Posterior neck muscle activation exercise, Trigger point dry needling sham, Seirin J-type stainless steel needles, 0-2-0.3 x 40-50 mm
Procedure · Behavioral · Device
Lead sponsor
Brooke Army Medical Center
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Enrollment
42 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 1, 2021 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Optimal Time for In-situ Dry Needling to Affect the Autonomic Nervous System

NCT03728751
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Conditions
Healthy
Interventions
Dry needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Florida Gulf Coast University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Hobart, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 1, 2018 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Manual Therapy to Treat Gluteus Medius Trigger Points

NCT02333617
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Conditions
Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Dry Needling, Soft Tissue Mobilization, Placebo Control, Hip and core strengthening exercises
Other
Lead sponsor
Mitchell Selhorst
Other
Eligibility
13 Years and older
Enrollment
3 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 23, 2018 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Identifying Which Adverse Events Associated With Dry Needling Should be Included For Informed Consent: A Modified e-Delphi Study

NCT05300815
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Conditions
Dry Needling
Interventions
Delphi Questionaire
Other
Lead sponsor
Youngstown State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
39 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Youngstown, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 12, 2023 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Stretching vs. Stretching Alone on Hamstring Flexibility in Patients With Knee Pain

NCT02498704
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Conditions
Mobility Limitation
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Needling
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
Keller Army Community Hospital
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years
Enrollment
39 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
West Point, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 22, 2016 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Deep Trigger Point Dry Needling on Strength Measurements of the Gluteus Medius Musculature

NCT03580200
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Conditions
Trigger Point, Muscle Weakness
Interventions
Trigger Point Dry Needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Emily Slaven, PT, PhD
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cincinnati, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 25, 2019 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effects of Dry Needling the Calf Muscles on Biomechanics and Muscle Function in Individuals With Restricted Dorsiflexion

NCT07474948
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Conditions
Ankle Stiffness
Interventions
Dry needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Dayton
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dayton, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 15, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

A Mediation Analysis Investigating Dry Needling Treatment Mechanisms in a Chronic Low Back Pain Population

NCT06940492
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Conditions
Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP)
Interventions
Dry needling
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
56 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 3, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

How Dry Needling at the Neck Affects Shoulder Movement, Strength, Pain, and Shoulder Circulation

NCT06705634
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Conditions
Dry Needling Technique, Neck Pain Musculoskeletal, Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Dry Needling
Interventions
Dry Needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Texas Woman's University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Periosteal Electrical Dry Needling for Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT05365061
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Conditions
Knee Osteoarthritis
Interventions
periosteal electrical dry needling with no maintenance treatments, periosteal electrical dry needling with maintenance treatments every other month, periosteal electrical dry needling with monthly maintenance treatments
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
586 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chamblee, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2024 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Quad Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

NCT07657195
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Conditions
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Rehabilitation, Dry Needling, Strength
Interventions
Dry Needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Other
Eligibility
10 Years to 20 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Kansas City, Kansas • Overland Park, Kansas • Kansas City, Missouri
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 20, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

The Impact of Dry Needling on Electrophysiological and Ultrasound-based Biomarkers for Myofascial Pain

NCT07270276
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Conditions
Trigger Point in Trapezius Muscle
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Treatment
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2028
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 23, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Dry Needling Targeting Rectus Capitus Posterior Major on Individuals With Headaches

NCT07309874
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Conditions
Headache Disorders, Primary, Headache, Cervicogenic
Interventions
Dry needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lubbock, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 31, 2026 · Synced Sep 1, 2026, 11:09 PM EDT