University Of Alcala

This study compares two treatments for chronic low back pain: diathermy (a heat-based therapy) and dry needling (thin needles inserted into muscle). Sixty adults aged 18 to 65 with low back pain lasting over 6 weeks will receive two treatment sessions. Researchers will measure pa…

This study compares two types of shock wave therapy (radial vs focal) to see which works better for long-lasting tennis elbow pain. Fifty adults with elbow pain for over 3 months will receive three weekly sessions of either radial shock waves, focal shock waves, or a placebo. The…

This study looks at whether adding a simple nerve stimulation technique (using deep breathing to activate the vagus nerve) to standard manual therapy can better reduce pain and improve jaw movement in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Sixty adults with jaw muscle pai…

This study tests whether a 12-week online high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program can reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Sixty women will be split into two groups: one gets an educational workshop plus the HIIT program, t…

This study tests whether stimulating a nerve in the ear with a tiny needle and mild electrical current can help people with headaches. Researchers will use a special camera to measure facial temperature changes, which may show how the nervous system responds. The study involves 6…

This study looks at whether what you expect from dry needling (a treatment where thin needles are inserted into muscle knots) can change how your body responds. Researchers will give 45 people with neck pain either positive, negative, or neutral information before the treatment. …