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How many pokes? study seeks optimal dry needling dose for neck pain

NCT ID NCT06149442

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

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study compares two doses of dry needling for chronic neck pain: five versus ten needle insertions into a trigger point. Researchers want to see which dose provides better pain relief and less disability. The trial involves 90 adults with neck pain lasting more than three months.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling (filiform needle inserted into muscle trigger points)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help determine the best number of needle insertions to relieve chronic neck pain more effectively.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study comparing two variations of the same technique. The results may not apply to all neck pain patients, and the benefit over standard care is uncertain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

90 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 70 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * Nonspecific mechanical neck pain for more than 3 months. * Neck pain of at least VAS 5/10. * Reproduction of pain and symptoms subjects on palpation. * Pain on passive stretching of the muscle. Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects with previous surgical intervention. * Subjects undergoing other intervention (rehabilitation/medication). * Positive findings that raise suspicion of cervical radiculopathy: * Subjects diagnosed: degenerative arthropathies, inflammatory, systemic conditions (fibromyalgia). * Cardiovascular diseases. * Whiplash or whiplash. * Belenophobia. * Dizziness and vertigo. * Pregnant. * Thyroid disorders.

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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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Centro Investigación Fisioterapia y Dolor

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain

  • Physiotherapy and Pain Institute

    Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, 28805, Spain

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