Needle showdown: which technique eases muscle knots best?

NCT ID NCT07672093

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University Rovira i Virgili Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests different dry needling and electroacupuncture methods on healthy adults with hidden muscle knots in the forearm. 150 participants will be split into five groups to see which technique causes the least soreness and best improves grip strength and movement. Results will be tracked over three days after treatment.

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 dry electroacupuncture
What this could lead to: If successful, this could point toward the most effective needling technique for reducing muscle soreness and improving comfort.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial in healthy adults, not patients with chronic pain. Results may not apply to real-world muscle pain conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

DRY NEEDLING TECHNIQUE PHYSICAL THERAPY TRIGGER POINT PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
RECRUITING

Reus, Tarragona, 43203, Spain

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