New needle technique aims to ease hockey Players' hip pain
NCT ID NCT07527091
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 10, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This pilot study tests whether a minimally invasive technique called percutaneous needle electrolysis can reduce groin pain and improve hip function in male ice hockey players aged 18 to 21. Six players will receive three ultrasound-guided treatments to the hip capsule. Researchers will measure pain, strength, and mobility before and after treatment, with a follow-up at 4 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- percutaneous needle electrolysis (a minimally invasive technique using a needle and mild electrical current to promote tissue healing)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, non-surgical option for managing groin pain in athletes, potentially reducing recovery time and improving hip function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 6 participants, so results may not apply to others. The technique is still experimental for this specific use, and there is a risk of pain, infection, or no benefit.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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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
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6 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2026
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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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
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18 to 21 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Male ice hockey players (under-21 team) * Age between 18 and 21 years * Presence of groin pain or anterior hip pain * Positive FADIR test * Ability to participate in regular training activities * Willingness to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of concomitant orthopedic or systemic conditions. * Belonephobia (fear of needles). * Contraindications to invasive physiotherapy techniques (e.g., infection, skin lesions at the treatment site, bleeding disorders, Allergies to metals.) * Use of other concurrent treatments targeting the hip during the study period
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gottardo Arena
Ambrì, Canton Ticino, 6775, Switzerland
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