Stretch or shorten? new study tests best muscle position for dry needling neck pain relief

NCT ID NCT07629141

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alcala Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether the position of a neck muscle before dry needling changes how well the treatment works for chronic neck pain. About 80 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to have the muscle stretched or shortened during two needling sessions, one week apart. Researchers will measure pain intensity, disability, and fear of movement to see which position gives better results.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Headache headache disorder Musculoskeletal Pain Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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HEADACHE NECK PAIN

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Locations

Clinical University Physiotherapy and pain
RECRUITING

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 2805, Spain
Physioterapy and Pain center research
RECRUITING

Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain

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