ACL pain study pulled before it even started
NCT ID NCT03506685
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study aimed to see if adding dry needling and soft tissue massage to standard care could reduce pain and the need for painkillers after ACL reconstruction. It planned to follow patients for four weeks after surgery. However, the study was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no results are available.
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Active substance
dry needling and soft tissue mobilization
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Conditions
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Locations
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Keller Army Community Hospital
West Point, New York, 10996, United States