Could needling zap restless legs away?
NCT ID NCT05860751
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study at Mayo Clinic will test if dry needling with electrical stimulation can improve sleep and reduce symptoms in people with restless legs syndrome. Twenty adults aged 18-75 with a clinical diagnosis will receive two weekly sessions targeting leg muscles. Researchers will measure changes in sleep quality, leg movements, and symptom severity.
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 with electrical stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-drug option to ease restless legs symptoms and improve sleep quality.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small, early study with only 20 people and no control group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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