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Dry needling shows promise for easing muscle stiffness in kids with CP

NCT ID NCT06856473

Symptom relief Sponsor: Batterjee Medical College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This completed study tested whether adding dry needling to standard physical therapy could reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in 48 children with cerebral palsy. Researchers measured spasticity, walking ability, and overall motor function. The goal was to see if this simple technique could help kids move more easily.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to reduce muscle stiffness and improve movement in children with cerebral palsy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 48 participants. Results may not apply to all children with CP, and dry needling can cause temporary soreness or bruising.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Hypertonia score 2 according to MAS * Able to understand and follow instructions * Able to stand and walk independantly Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with neurological conditions that involve significant cognitive deficits or severe uncontrolled epilepsy * Participants who have undergone surgical procedures within the last 3 months

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cerebral palsy Muscle Spasticity

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cerebral palsy (CP)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • BMC

    Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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