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Stretch or shorten? new study tests best muscle position for dry needling neck pain relief

NCT ID NCT07629141

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alcala Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 02, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether the position of a neck muscle before dry needling changes how well the treatment works for chronic neck pain. About 80 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to have the muscle stretched or shortened during two needling sessions, one week apart. Researchers will measure pain intensity, disability, and fear of movement to see which position gives better results.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 80 people

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Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Dec 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 80 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Neck pain lasting more than 3 months * Current neck pain greater than 3/10 on the VAS (Visual Analog Scale) * Presence of active trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle, meeting the following criteria: Painful point within a taut band whose palpation reproduces the patient's symptoms. Exclusion Criteria: * Neck pain with a medical diagnosis (fractures, arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc.) * Radicular pain (paresthesia, burning, electric shocks) * Whiplash or any recent trauma * Previous surgery * Treatment by another physiotherapist within the last 3 months * Infections * Needle phobia * Use of anticoagulant medications * Pregnancy * Fibromyalgia * Metal allergies * Cognitive deficits or communication problems

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Conditions

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Headache headache disorder Musculoskeletal Pain Neck Pain

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Headache Neck pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clinical University Physiotherapy and pain

    RECRUITING

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 2805, Spain

  • Physioterapy and Pain center research

    RECRUITING

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain

    Contact Email: •••••@•••••

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