Can tiny needles tame your knee pain?

NCT ID NCT02890485

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ohio State University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

patellofemoral pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN SYNDROME PATELLOFEMORAL PAIN SYNDROME

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Locations

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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Columbus, Ohio, 43221, United States

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