Can a tiny needle in the neck ease shoulder pain?
NCT ID NCT06705634
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether dry needling—inserting a thin needle into neck muscles—can improve shoulder movement, strength, and blood flow in people with neck-shoulder pain. Thirty adults aged 18 to 65 with mild to moderate pain will receive the treatment. Researchers will measure changes in blood flow, range of motion, and tender spots to see if the technique helps.
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 point toward a simple, non-drug way to ease neck-shoulder pain and improve shoulder function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early study with only 30 people, so results may not apply widely. 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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Texas Woman's University T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences
Dallas, Texas, 75235, United States
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