Electric needle therapy shows promise for foot pain
NCT ID NCT05370092
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a procedure called percutaneous needle electrolysis can help people with posterior tibial tendinopathy, a common cause of foot pain. 46 adults with pain for at least 3 months were split into two groups to compare the treatment against a control. Researchers measured pain levels and foot function before and after treatment to see if the electrolysis made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- percutaneous needle electrolysis
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a non-surgical option to reduce pain and improve foot function for people with posterior tibial tendon problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 46 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The treatment is not widely used and its long-term benefits are unknown.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Madrid, Madrid, 28933, Spain
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