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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 5, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 24, 2018 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

The Effects of Dry Needling on Patients With Knee Pain

NCT02890485
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Conditions
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Anterior Knee Pain Syndrome
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needling, Physical Therapy
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Ohio State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years
Enrollment
120 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2030
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 25, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 28, 2019 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 12, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 28, 2020 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 18, 2019 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 24, 2025 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional

Treatment Validation for Myofascial Pain

NCT07133139
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Conditions
Chronic Low-back Pain (cLBP), Myofacial Pain
Interventions
Dry Needling, Sham Dry Needling, NUN Biomarker
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Ajay Wasan, MD, Msc
Other
Eligibility
20 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
80 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 1, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 25, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 4, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 23, 2016 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 15, 2017 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 26, 2019 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Pain Intervention With Needling: Pilot Of Integrated Neuromodulation Techniques

NCT07112404
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Conditions
Pain, Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Quality of Life
Interventions
Dry Needling, Dry needling with high-rate PENS, Dry needling with low-rate PENS
Other
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years
Enrollment
42 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Galveston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 PM 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 3, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 20, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 3, 2020 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT
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 23, 2024 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 10, 2023 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 24, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 31, 2019 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

QUANTIFY: Quantitative Understanding of Advanced Novel Techniques for Imaging Fasciitis and Yielding Biomarkers

NCT06803056
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Conditions
Plantar Fasciopathy, Achilles Tendinopathy, Controls
Interventions
Clinical exam, Ultrasound imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
Ruth Chimenti
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
106 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Iowa City, Iowa
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 2, 2026 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 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 19, 2013 · Synced Oct 22, 2026, 6:10 PM EDT