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Electric needle therapy shows promise for foot pain relief

NCT ID NCT07351331

Symptom relief Sponsor: Camilo Jose Cela University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a technique called intratissue percutaneous electrolysis (IPE) works better than dry needling for a tight foot muscle caused by myofascial pain syndrome. Forty adults with foot pain received three treatments over 12 weeks. Researchers measured pressure on the foot and muscle activity to see which method helped more.

What this could mean

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Active substance
intratissue percutaneous electrolysis (a minimally invasive procedure using a fine needle and low-intensity electrical current)
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a more effective physiotherapy option for relieving foot muscle pain and improving walking comfort in people with myofascial pain syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 40 participants and no blinding, so results may not apply widely. The procedure involves needles and electrical current, which can cause discomfort or bruising.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

40 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Apr 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * subjects with ages between 18 and 65 years, * hypersensitive spot within a taut band in FHB muscle. * pain upon stimulation of the MTP. * painful limit to the full range of motion Exclusion Criteria: * subjets who had bilateral LTP present. * who have had a lower limb injury or surgery within the last 6 months. * subjectss with active pathologies at the time of measurement in the lower limb. * subjectss with cognitive impairment. * subjectss with belonephobia or contraindications for the use of needles (oral anticoagulant therapy).

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Universidad Camilo José Cela

    Madrid, Spain

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