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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 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional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 Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 9, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional

Neuromuscular Re-eduaction, Exercise and Electric Dry Needling vs. Neuromuscular Re-education and Exercise for Stress Urinary Incontinence

NCT03238716
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Conditions
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Interventions
Electric DN, NM Re-ed, Exercise
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
35 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
24 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbia, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 20, 2019 · Synced Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 9, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Electrical DN as an Adjunct to Eccentric Exercise, Stretching + MT for Achilles Tendinopathy

NCT03968614
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Conditions
Achilles Tendinopathy
Interventions
Electric dry needling and conventional PT, Conventional PT
Other
Lead sponsor
Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
110 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2019 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbia, South Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 17, 2025 · Synced Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2 Interventional Results available

Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Patellar Tendinopathy

NCT03136965
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Conditions
Patellar Tendinitis
Interventions
PRP, Dry Needling, Dry Needling - Sham
Biological · Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 39 Years
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Madison, Wisconsin
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 25, 2023 · Synced Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling and Shoulder Muscle Blood Flow, Motions, and Pain Sensitivity in Individuals with Shoulder Pain

NCT05596240
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Conditions
Dry Needling, Shoulder Pain
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Texas Woman's University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2022 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 18, 2024 · Synced Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 Sep 9, 2026, 10:47 AM 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 9, 2026, 10:47 AM EDT