Electric needle therapy shows promise for foot pain relief

NCT ID NCT07351331

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Camilo Jose Cela University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a technique called intratissue percutaneous electrolysis (IPE) works better than dry needling for a tight foot muscle caused by myofascial pain syndrome. Forty adults with foot pain received three treatments over 12 weeks. Researchers measured pressure on the foot and muscle activity to see which method helped more.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: intratissue percutaneous electrolysis (a minimally invasive procedure using a fine needle and low-intensity electrical current)
What this could lead to: If this works, it could offer a more effective physiotherapy option for relieving foot muscle pain and improving walking comfort in people with myofascial pain syndrome.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply widely. The procedure involves needles and electrical current, which can cause discomfort or bruising.

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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.

MYOFASCIAL PAIN SYNDROME (MPS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Universidad Camilo José Cela

Madrid, Spain

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