How many needle pricks beat neck pain? new study investigates
NCT ID NCT06149442
First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 8 times
Summary
This study compares two doses of dry needling—5 versus 10 needle insertions—to see which works better for chronic neck pain. Researchers will measure pain and disability in 90 adults who have had neck pain for at least 3 months. The goal is to find the most effective treatment dose.
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Locations
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Centro Investigación Fisioterapia y Dolor
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain
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Physiotherapy and Pain Institute
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain
What this could mean
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Active substance
dry needling (acupuncture-like needle technique)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help doctors choose the best number of needle insertions to relieve chronic neck pain more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 90 people, so results may not apply to everyone. The best dose may not be clearly better, and dry needling can cause temporary soreness or bruising.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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