Needle showdown: which therapy eases neck pain best?
NCT ID NCT07345793
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three needle-based treatments—dry needling, nerve stimulation, and electrolysis—on 60 people, first in healthy volunteers and then in those with chronic neck pain. Researchers measured pain and muscle stiffness right after treatment and again 24 hours later. The goal is to find out which technique works best for short-term relief.
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, percutaneous nerve stimulation, and percutaneous electrolysis
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help refine which needle-based therapy works best for easing chronic neck pain in the short term.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study in healthy people and patients. Results may not apply to everyone, and long-term benefits are unknown.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Antonio Rejas Fisioterapia
Cuenca, Spain
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