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Could tiny needles zap knee pain away? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT07403448

Symptom relief Sponsor: Riphah International University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares adding electrical dry needling to standard physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for knee osteoarthritis. Forty-four adults aged 40-60 with moderate to severe knee pain will receive treatment for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in pain, knee movement, daily function, and quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
electrical dry needling
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug way to ease pain and improve knee function for people with osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and dry needling can cause temporary soreness or bruising.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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

About 44 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Jan 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

40 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * participants age group from 40-60 years * Both male and female genders * Knee osteoarthritis (OA) confirmed by radiographic evidence (Kellgren- Lawrence grade 3). * Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) ≥ 4/10. * Able to stand and bear weight on affected knee. * WOMAC score \> 25 moderate level of difficulty performing ADL * Participant with restricted range of motion * Pain while walking and ascending stairs * Patients volunteered to participate in the study and signed informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Mild to severe knee osteoarthritis (Kellgren-Lawrence grade 2 or 4). * Recent knee surgery or injection (\<6 months). * Knee instability and ligamentous injury. * Pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Patient with needle phobia and with history of abnormal reaction to needles. * Diagnosed psychological disorders * Anticoagulant patient, tumors and hematomas. * All acute emergencies and acute systematic fevers. * Pacemakers and implantable cardioverter defibrillators

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

arthritic joint disease osteoarthritis, knee

As listed by the trial registrant

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Knee arthritis, osteoarthritis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Hospital, Quetta

    Quetta, Balochistan, 87900, Pakistan

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