Shocking new needle trick gets hockey players back on ice faster!
NCT ID NCT07082556
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a single session of ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation (a needle-based treatment) can help hockey players with mild adductor (groin) injuries. Eleven players with grade 0 injuries (muscle tightness, no tear) received the treatment. Researchers measured pain, strength, and hip mobility to see if it speeds recovery.
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Study facts
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- 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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11 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jun 2025
- Finished
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Oct 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age over 18 years * Pain in the adductor region * Clinical diagnosis with ultrasound confirmation of the absence of structural damage, consistent with a grade 0 muscle injury (contracture) localized in the adductors Exclusion Criteria: * Presence of muscle injuries above grade 0 * Concomitant neurological, systemic, or orthopedic conditions * Recent application of neuromodulation techniques or other similar treatments performed by healthcare professionals within the last 7 days * Belonephobia (fear of needles) * Infections or skin disorders localized in the inguinal region
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Zaragoza
Zaragoza, 50006, Spain