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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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Interaction Between Patient and Healthcare Provider: Response to Acupuncture in Knee Osteoarthritis

NCT00059345
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Conditions
Osteoarthritis
Interventions
Acupuncture, Placebo acupuncture, Usual Care
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Other
Eligibility
50 Years and older
Enrollment
639 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2002 – 2006
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 17, 2013 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Acupuncture for Aromatase Inhibitor Induced Joint Pain

NCT00826397
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Conditions
Breast Cancer
Interventions
Acupuncture, Sham Acupuncture
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Columbia University
Other
Eligibility
45 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2005 – 2009
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 5, 2017 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

THRIVE- THerapeutic IntravasculaR Ultrasound (TIVUS™) REnal Denervation System Versus Sham for the Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension

NCT06559891
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Conditions
Hypertension
Interventions
TIVUS™ Renal Denervation System, Sham
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
SoniVie Inc.
Industry
Eligibility
22 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
261 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2024 – 2028
U.S. locations
33
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama • Scottsdale, Arizona • Jonesboro, Arkansas + 29 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 2, 2026 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

A Pilot Study of Acupuncture Treatment for Dysphagia

NCT00797732
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Conditions
Carcinomas, Squamous Cell, Dysphagia
Interventions
Acupuncture
Device
Lead sponsor
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
42 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2008 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 12, 2018 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Hamstring Tightness

NCT02516137
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Conditions
Hamstring Tightness
Interventions
Dry needling, Sham needling, Blunt needle placement, Standard hamstring stretching exercise
Procedure · Other
Lead sponsor
Emory University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
28 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Atlanta, Georgia
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 4, 2017 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 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 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Completed Phase 2Phase 3 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Effect of Ozurdex® 0.7 mg on Improvement of Efficacy of Bevacizumab for Central Retinal Vein Occlusion

NCT01295112
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Conditions
Non-Ischemic Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
Interventions
Active bevacizumab and Sham dexamethasone, Active bevacizumab and Active dexamethasone
Drug
Lead sponsor
Texas Retina Associates
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
68 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2011 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Dallas, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 24, 2025 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Effectiveness of Dry Needling in Linear Scar Tissue

NCT06033430
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Conditions
Scar Tissue, Hypertrophic Scar, Hypertrophic Scar of Upper Arm (Disorder), Hypertrophic Surgical Scar, Dry Needling
Interventions
True dry needling, Sham dry needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Other
Eligibility
20 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Bethesda, Maryland
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 30, 2024 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Mechanistic Studies on Video-guided Acupuncture Imagery Treatment of Pain

NCT03046030
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Conditions
Pain
Interventions
Real acupuncture, Sham acupuncture, VGAIT, VGAIT control
Other
Lead sponsor
Massachusetts General Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 60 Years
Enrollment
27 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 20, 2026 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Trigger Point Dry Needling With and Without Electrical Stimulation in Healthy Subjects

NCT07384247
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Conditions
People With Identified Painful Trigger Points (Tp) Within the Soleus and Gastrocnemius Muscles Complex, Healthy Subjects or Volunteers
Interventions
Dry needling with electrical stimulation, Dry needling, Electrical stimulation, Sham
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Rhode Island
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 55 Years
Enrollment
40 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Kingston, Rhode Island
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 2, 2026 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

Dry Needling for Cervicogenic Headache

NCT05140291
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Conditions
Headache
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needling
Other
Lead sponsor
Youngstown State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2022
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Youngstown, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 10, 2022 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM 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 Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Acupuncture Therapy and Hypertension

NCT05530512
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Conditions
Mild to Moderate Hypertension
Interventions
electroacupuncture
Other
Lead sponsor
University of California, Irvine
Other
Eligibility
45 Years to 75 Years
Enrollment
72 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Irvine, California • Orange, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 19, 2025 · Synced Sep 2, 2026, 4:37 AM EDT