Dry needling shows promise for easing muscle stiffness in kids with CP
NCT ID NCT06856473
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether adding dry needling to standard physical therapy could reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in 48 children with cerebral palsy. Researchers measured spasticity, walking ability, and overall motor function. The goal was to see if this simple technique could help kids move more easily.
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
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in children with cerebral palsy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to all children with CP, and dry needling can cause temporary soreness or bruising.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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BMC
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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