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Could a needle boost knee recovery in young athletes?

NCT ID NCT07657195

Disease control Sponsor: Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study looks at whether dry needling — a technique where thin needles are placed into muscle trigger points — can help children and teens regain quadriceps strength after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using a quadriceps tendon graft. Half of the 40 participants will receive dry needling plus standard physical therapy; the other half will receive physical therapy alone. Researchers will measure leg strength at several points between weeks 6 and 9 after surgery to see if dry needling makes a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give young athletes a faster, stronger recovery after ACL surgery and lower their risk of re-injury.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. Dry needling may not provide significant strength gains over physical therapy alone, and some children may find the needles uncomfortable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Oct 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 20 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Status post subacute quadriceps autograft 6 weeks or less * Ages 10-20 years * English and/or Spanish speaking Exclusion Criteria: * History of surgery on the knee or hip on the testing lower extremity. * Any surgical intervention to other ligamentous or meniscus structures during time of ACLR * Any post-surgical complications such as infection * Current pregnancy

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Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction rehabilitation Dry needling Strength

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Mercy - Blue Valley

    Overland Park, Kansas, 66223, United States

  • Children's Mercy Hospital- Kansas City

    Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States

  • Children's Mercy Sports Medicine Center- Village West

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66111, United States

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