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Dry needling may ease shoulder pain in athletes

NCT ID NCT07621016

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad Europea de Valencia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether adding dry needling to exercise improves shoulder function, strength, and pain in athletes with subacromial pain syndrome. Forty amateur athletes will be randomly assigned to receive either dry needling plus exercise or exercise alone. The goal is to see if the combined approach leads to better outcomes.

What this could mean

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Active substance
dry needling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to improve shoulder function and reduce pain in athletes with this common condition.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 40 participants. The results may not apply to all athletes, and dry needling can cause temporary soreness or bruising.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 40 people

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Expected to start

Jun 2026

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Expected to finish

Mar 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women aged between 18 and 40 years. * Clinical diagnosis of subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) according to the Dutch Orthopaedic Association criteria: presence of a painful arc and at least two positive tests among the following: Hawkins-Kennedy test, Neer sign, Jobe test, Drop Arm test, or Gerber test. * Participation in sports involving predominant upper-limb activity between 2 and 4 hours per week. Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery involving the upper extremities. * Diagnosis of specific shoulder pathologies other than SAPS at the time of the study. * Receipt of medical or physiotherapy treatment within the month prior to the intervention. * Needle phobia or refusal to receive dry needling treatment. * Presence of vestibular disorders, balance impairments, or vascular alterations that could interfere with study measurements. * Confirmed or suspected pregnancy.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

shoulder impingement syndrome Shoulder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Subacromial pain syndrome

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Clínica Dr Villarón

    Valencia, Valencia, 46006, Spain

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