Can tiny needles tame your knee pain?
NCT ID NCT02890485
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether dry needling can ease knee pain and improve leg strength and function in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). Researchers will give dry needling treatments to 120 adults aged 18 to 40 and measure changes in pain and movement over three weeks. The goal is to see if this needle technique helps muscles relax and reduces discomfort.
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43221, United States
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