Needles and light: a new attack on muscle pain?
NCT ID NCT07750392
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 11, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial tests whether dry needling and low-level laser microcurrent electrical stimulation can reduce pain and inflammation in people with acute myofascial pain syndrome in the upper trapezius muscle. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of these treatments, a combination, or a sham procedure. The study measures changes in blood markers of inflammation and oxidative stress, along with pain intensity and neck disability, to see if these non-drug therapies offer real benefit.
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 and low-level laser microcurrent electrical stimulation
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these non-drug therapies could offer a way to ease myofascial pain and reduce inflammation without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. The treatments may not significantly lower biomarkers or improve symptoms, and there is a risk of minor side effects like soreness or bruising.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Udayana University
RECRUITINGDenpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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