Needles and neck pain: mayo clinic tests dry needling for better sleep
NCT ID NCT06275074
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
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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
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Locations
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Mayo Clinic - Motion Analysis Lab
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States