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Needle showdown: which dry needling technique eases neck pain best?

NCT ID NCT06546124

Symptom relief Sponsor: Abant Izzet Baysal University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested two dry needling techniques—superficial and deep—guided by ultrasound for people with upper trapezius muscle pain. 80 adults aged 20-50 with myofascial pain syndrome received a single session. Researchers measured pain, neck disability, and quality of life to see which method works better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling (acupuncture needle)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could point to a better way to treat neck and shoulder pain with dry needling, improving pain and daily function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 80 people, so results may not apply to everyone. Dry needling can cause temporary pain, bruising, or dizziness.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

80 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Diagnosis of MPS in the upper trapezius muscle in accordance with criteria defined by Travell and Simons 2. Ages between 20 and 50 years 3. No treatment, including injections, dry needling, and physical methods, applied to the cervical region in the last three months Exclusion Criteria: 1. Bleeding Tendency 2. History of Neck and Shoulder Trauma 3. Other Conditions Affecting Neck and Shoulder Pain: including malignancy, infection, rheumatic diseases, degenerative joint disease, fibromyalgia, cervical radiculopathy, neuropathy, myelopathy, myopathy, adhesive capsulitis, etc. 4. Cases Where Evaluation Could Not Be Completed for Any Reason 5. Patients Who Refuse to Complete the Evaluations

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Conditions

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myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Myofascial pain syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Abant Izzet Baysal University

    Bolu, 14100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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