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Can dry needling ease shoulder pain? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT06398574

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

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

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 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

SHOULDER PAIN

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Clinical University Physiotherapy and pain

    RECRUITING

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 2805, Spain

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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