University Of Alcala

This study tests whether diathermy (a heat-based treatment) works better than dry needling (using thin needles) for short-term relief of chronic low back pain. Sixty adults aged 18-65 with pain lasting over 6 weeks will receive two sessions of one treatment. Researchers will meas…

This study looks at whether adding a simple breathing-based nerve stimulation technique to standard physical therapy can better reduce pain and improve jaw movement in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Sixty adults with jaw muscle pain will receive four sessions of m…

This study tests a new way to treat headaches using a tiny needle in the ear. The needle delivers a mild electrical current to calm a nerve linked to pain. Researchers will check if this changes facial temperature and reduces headache impact. 60 adults who get headaches at least …

This study looks at whether dry needling can improve how the shoulder muscles work in people with and without shoulder pain. Researchers will measure muscle strength, thickness, and electrical activity before and right after the treatment. They will also track pain levels and dis…

This study compares two shock wave treatments (radial vs focal) for people with long-term tennis elbow pain. Fifty adults with pain lasting over 3 months will receive three weekly sessions of either active therapy or a very low-energy placebo. The goal is to see which type reduce…

This study tests whether a 12-week online high-intensity interval training (HIIT) program can reduce menstrual pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea. Sixty women will be split into two groups: one gets an educational workshop plus the HIIT program, t…

This study looks at whether what you expect from dry needling (a treatment where thin needles are inserted into muscle knots) can change how your body responds. Researchers will give 45 people with neck pain either positive, negative, or neutral information before the treatment. …