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Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity

NCT05467098
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Conditions
Dry Needling, Shoulder Pain
Interventions
Dry Needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Texas Woman's University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2022 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 18, 2024 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling for Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis

NCT03861923
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Conditions
Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis, Shoulder Pain, Frozen Shoulder
Interventions
Dry needling, Sham Dry Needling, Therapeutic Exercise
Other
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
10 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 4, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 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 Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 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 Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

HVLAT, Electric DN, Exercise Vs. Mobilization, STM, Exercise, TENS for Tension Type Headaches

NCT04609709
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Conditions
Tension-Type Headache
Interventions
Thrust Manipulation, Electric Dry Needling and Exercise, Non-thrust Mobilization, Soft-Tissue Mobilization, Exercise and TENS
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 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 Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 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 Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Effect of Dry Needling Multifidus on Thickness of Transversus Abdominis in Healthy Individuals

NCT01734577
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Conditions
Back Pain
Interventions
Dry needling, Sham needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
60 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2012 – 2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Las Vegas, Nevada
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 18, 2013 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Exercise Versus Traditional Physical Therapy for Biceps Tendinitis

NCT04073212
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Conditions
Bicep Tendinitis, Biceps; Tenosynovitis, Bicipital Tendinitis, Left Shoulder, Bicipital Tendinitis, Right Shoulder, Bicipital Tendinitis, Unspecified Shoulder, Biceps Tendon Disorder
Interventions
Dry Needling, Heavy Slow Load Exercise, Rotator cuff and scapular stabilization exercise program, Soft tissue mobilization
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2025
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Aurora, Colorado • Boulder, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 29, 2021 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 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 Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

The Effect of Needle Placement on Muscle Stiffness, Gait, Balance, Pain and Functional Outcomes in Individuals With Injury to the Ankle and/or Hindfoot

NCT04487327
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Conditions
Ankle and or Hindfoot Injury
Interventions
Dry Needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Regis University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
75 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 9, 2023 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling, Manipulation and Stretching vs. Manual Therapy, Exercise and Ultrasound for Lateral Epicondylalgia

NCT03167710
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Conditions
Lateral Epicondylitis
Interventions
Dry Needling, manipulation, stretching, manual therapy, exercise, ultrasound
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
143 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cockeysville, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 4, 2023 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

DDN in Stroke--COBRE

NCT05196737
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Conditions
Stroke, Spasticity, Muscle, CVA
Interventions
Dry Needling
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
11 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charleston, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 19, 2024 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Effects of Dry Needling Using Spinal and Peripheral Sites Versus Peripheral Sites Only

NCT02646579
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Conditions
Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinitis, Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Spinal and Peripheral Dry Needling, Peripheral Dry Needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 17, 2019 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling for Cervicogenic Headache

NCT04305223
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Conditions
Headache, Cervicogenic Headache
Interventions
Dry Needling, Upper extremity stretching program
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
7 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 18, 2020 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Triceps Surae Trigger Point Size and Muscle Extensibility

NCT02087969
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Conditions
Limited Dorsiflexion, Limited Ankle Range of Motion
Interventions
Dry Needling, Stretching
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Duke University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 30 Years · Male only
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2014 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Durham, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Dec 14, 2017 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Spinal Manipulation vs. Conventional PT for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

NCT03167736
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Conditions
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Interventions
electric dry needling, manipulation, conventional physical therapy
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
128 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Canton, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2024 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Quad Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstructon

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 Jun 17, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling in Multiple Sclerosis

NCT07615725
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Conditions
Multiple Sclerosis
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of South Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Tampa, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 28, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling Effects on Cortical Excitability

NCT05111691
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Dry needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Texas Woman's University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 5, 2022 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 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 Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 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 Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Early Phase 1 Interventional

Feasibility of Near-infrared Spectroscopy to Measure Cortical Pain Pathway (Brain) Activation During Dry Needling

NCT04170803
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Conditions
Shoulder Pain, Chronic Pain, Musculoskeletal Injury
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needling
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Army-Baylor University Doctoral Program in Physical Therapy
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 27, 2020 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Trigger Point Dry Needling Practice in Colorado: Practitioner and Patient

NCT04040218
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Conditions
Dry Needling, Harm
Interventions
Dry Needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Regis University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
2,607 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 30, 2019 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Therapeutic Exercise on Sleep in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain and Sleep Disturbance

NCT06275074
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Conditions
Neck Pain, Sleep Disturbance
Interventions
Dry Needling, Therapeutic Exercise
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
28 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Rochester, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 15, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 1:19 PM EDT