Can a needle stop shoulder pain? new trial investigates

NCT ID NCT06338488

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Kutahya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether dry needling, a technique where thin needles are inserted into muscle trigger points, can reduce shoulder pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome. Fifty adults with shoulder pain will receive either real dry needling or a sham version, and both patients and evaluators won't know which they got. The goal is to see if the treatment improves pain, function, and pressure sensitivity.

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 provide a simple, non-drug option for reducing shoulder pain and improving daily function.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 people. The sham control may also show benefit, and results may not apply to everyone with shoulder pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

SHOULDER PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kütahya Health Sciences University
RECRUITING

Kütahya, Türkiye, 43020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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