Can dry needling rewire the Brain's response to knee pain?

NCT ID NCT05976269

First seen Mar 01, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study looks at how chronic knee pain on both sides changes the way the brain recognizes left from right, and how dry needling might affect movement and muscle function. Researchers will test 60 adults aged 18 to 40 with and without knee pain. Participants complete one 2-hour session of tests, dry needling, and retesting, with no follow-up.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute

    Columbus, Ohio, 43202, United States

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