Needles and neck pain: mayo clinic tests dry needling for better sleep

NCT ID NCT06275074

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Mayo Clinic Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study from Mayo Clinic tests whether dry needling combined with therapeutic exercise can improve sleep in people with chronic neck pain and sleep problems. Researchers will enroll 28 adults aged 18–75 who have had neck pain for over 3 months and report poor sleep. The main goal is to see if the study is feasible—meaning people stick with it and no major issues arise—while also tracking sleep quality and duration.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: dry needling and therapeutic exercise
What this could lead to: If this works, it could point toward a non-drug way to improve sleep in people with chronic neck pain.
What could go wrong: This is a very small pilot study (28 people) focused on feasibility, not proof of effectiveness. Results may not apply to everyone, and dry needling can cause temporary soreness or bruising.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain Neck Pain Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NECK PAIN SLEEP DISTURBANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Mayo Clinic - Motion Analysis Lab

Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States

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