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Can dry needling ease shoulder pain? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06398574

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

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether dry needling—a technique using thin needles to release muscle knots—can improve shoulder muscle function in people with and without shoulder pain. Researchers will measure strength, muscle thickness, and electrical activity before and after one session. 40 adults with or without chronic shoulder pain will participate.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple, non-drug treatment for shoulder pain.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early study with only 40 people. The results may not apply to everyone, and the sham group helps control for placebo effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects of legal age * Subjects without shoulder pain or with unilateral shoulder pain of \> 3 months duration. * Have shoulder mobility of 90º of abduction and at least 30º of glenohumeral external rotation. Exclusion Criteria: * Have neck pain. * Whiplash * Having had trauma to the shoulder. * Having fibromyalgia. * Be pregnant. * Being afraid of needles.

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Conditions

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Shoulder Pain

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Shoulder pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical University Physiotherapy and pain

    RECRUITING

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 2805, Spain

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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