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Needle depth may matter: study tests which dry needling technique eases neck pain best

NCT ID NCT07637552

Symptom relief Sponsor: Qatif Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study compares deep and superficial dry needling for neck pain caused by muscle trigger points. Participants receive four sessions over two weeks. Researchers use ultrasound and muscle activity tests to measure changes in muscle thickness, stiffness, blood flow, and pain. The goal is to find out which technique works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling (deep or superficial)
What this could lead to
If one technique proves superior, it could lead to more effective, targeted treatment for neck pain caused by muscle trigger points.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Dry needling can cause temporary soreness or bruising.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Oct 2025

Expected to finish

Oct 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with neck pain * Has least one active myofascial trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle Exclusion Criteria: * whiplash injury * Prior cervical surgery * Cervical radiculopathy * Fibromyalgia * Using analgesic treatment (e.g., physiotherapy or medication) within the week preceding participation * Psychiatric disorders * Any contraindication to dry needling (e.g., needle phobia and/or anticoagulant use).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Neck pain Neck pain musculoskeletal

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Qatif Central Hospital

    Dammam, Eastern Province, 32654, Saudi Arabia

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