Dry needling may ease shoulder pain in athletes
NCT ID NCT07621016
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding dry needling to exercise improves shoulder function, strength, and pain in athletes with subacromial pain syndrome. Forty amateur athletes will be randomly assigned to receive either dry needling plus exercise or exercise alone. The goal is to see if the combined approach leads to better outcomes.
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 offer a simple, drug-free way to improve shoulder function and reduce pain in athletes with this common condition.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to all athletes, and dry needling can cause temporary soreness or bruising.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Clínica Dr Villarón
Valencia, Valencia, 46006, Spain
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