Dry needling vs. placebo: new study targets muscle knot pain

NCT ID NCT07270276

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jan 08, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study looks at whether dry needling can reduce pain in people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition that causes tender, tight spots in muscles. About 70 adults with a trigger point in the trapezius muscle (neck and shoulder area) will receive either dry needling or a placebo treatment. Researchers will use special muscle tests and daily pain surveys to see if the treatment works.

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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States

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Massachusetts General Hospital
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Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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