Dry needling may ease shoulder pain in athletes
NCT ID NCT07621016
First seen Jun 11, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 3 times
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.
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Valencia, Valencia, 46006, Spain
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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.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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