Can needles beat hamstring pain? new trial for athletes
NCT ID NCT07569484
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether dry needling, a technique where thin needles are inserted into muscle trigger points, can reduce pain and improve movement in athletes with chronic hamstring strain. Thirty-eight male football players will receive either dry needling plus standard rehab or rehab alone. The goal is to see if this approach helps them recover faster and perform better.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- dry needling
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give athletes a simple, drug-free option to ease chronic hamstring pain and get back to sport faster.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 38 male football players, so results may not apply to everyone. Dry needling may cause temporary soreness or bruising.
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Abu Qir General Hospital
Alexandria, Alexandria Governorate, Egypt
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