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Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Immediate Effect of Dry Needling of the Lumbar Multifidus on Pain Sensitivity In A Healthy Population

NCT05845697
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Trigger point dry needling, Sham dry needling
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Florida
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
34 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Gainesville, Florida
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 22, 2024 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Superficial Dry Needling for Cervicogenic Headache

NCT05444296
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Conditions
Headache
Interventions
Superficial Dry Needling, Non-thrust Mobilizations only
Other
Lead sponsor
Youngstown State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
133 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Youngstown, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 10, 2022 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Functional Improvement

NCT02838394
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Conditions
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Dry needling, Sham dry needling
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
Brigham Young University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
20 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Provo, Utah
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 24, 2024 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling at the Thoracolumbar Junction on Measures of Sympathetic Outflow and Flexibility

NCT03630172
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Dry needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Nova Southeastern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
54 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kensington, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 27, 2019 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Using Structural Health Monitoring to Improve Diagnosis and Treatment of Low Back Injury in U.S. Service Members- Phase 2

NCT02352532
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Baylor University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
90 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Fort Sam Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 20, 2017 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling for Sub Acromial Pain Syndrome

NCT03442894
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Conditions
Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Interventions
Standard Physical Therapy Treatment, Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
59th Medical Wing
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
121 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
San Antonio, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 23, 2025 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Effectiveness of Dry Needling and STM on Pain Management for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction (ACLR)

NCT03506685
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Conditions
Pain and Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Interventions
Dry needling and STM
Other
Lead sponsor
Keller Army Community Hospital
Federal
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2018 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
West Point, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 22, 2025 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

The Effect of Combining Spinal Manipulation and Dry Needling in Individuals With Low Back Pain

NCT05802901
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Conditions
Non-specific Low Back Pain
Interventions
Spinal manipulation, Dry needling, Spinal manipulation and dry needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Utah
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
96 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Salt Lake City, Utah
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 31, 2023 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Peri-neural Electrical Dry Needling Migraine Treatment Study

NCT04252391
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Conditions
Migraine Headache
Interventions
Perineural electrical dry needling, Standard Care
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 100 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 8, 2022 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

VCOM Pain Free Research Collaborative

NCT06533345
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Conditions
Chronic Pain
Interventions
Behavior Change Coaching, Nutrition, Autonomic Recalibration, Dry Needling, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Counseling Psychology, Multiple Treatments
Behavioral · Other · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Other
Eligibility
21 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Auburn, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 19, 2026 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Comparing Dry Needling to Manual Therapy for Patients With Mechanical Low Back Pain

NCT02312895
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Conditions
Low Back Pain
Interventions
Manual therapy, Dry needling, Home Exercise Program
Other
Lead sponsor
Youngstown State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
73 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2014 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Youngstown, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 16, 2018 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Study Evaluating the Benefit of Dry Needling for Patients With Neck Pain

NCT01301170
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Conditions
Neck Pain
Interventions
dry needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Integrated Therapy Practice PC
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
66 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Hobart, Indiana
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 22, 2011 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

The Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Stiffness, Gait, Motion, and Strength in Healthy Individuals With Trigger Points

NCT03689283
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Conditions
Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needlling
Other
Lead sponsor
Regis University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years
Enrollment
102 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 21, 2020 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Dry Needling to the Multifidus Muscle in Subjects With Low Back Pain

NCT02284724
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Conditions
Low Back Pain, Mechanical
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Needling
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2014 – 2018
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Las Vegas, Nevada
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 23, 2018 · Synced Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 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 Jun 26, 2026, 2:45 PM EDT