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New needle therapy could ease CrossFit shoulder pain

NCT ID NCT06958276

Symptom relief Sponsor: Universidad de Zaragoza Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested a treatment called ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation (PNM) in 42 CrossFit athletes with long-lasting shoulder pain of unknown cause. The treatment uses thin needles placed near nerves to deliver mild electrical stimulation. Researchers measured changes in shoulder strength, mobility, and muscle function to see if PNM helps reduce pain and improve performance.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous neuromodulation (electrical stimulation via needles near nerves)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a new physiotherapy option to ease shoulder pain and improve strength and mobility in CrossFit athletes.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 42 participants. It may not show clear benefits, and results may not apply to all athletes or other types of shoulder pain.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion criteria: * Be over 18 years old. * Have shoulder pain lasting more than 3 months. * The pain must not have an apparent cause, meaning there is no specific diagnosis, and thus it is considered nonspecific pain. * Train CrossFit at least 3 days per week. Exclusion criteria: * Have received any medical or physiotherapy treatment for nonspecific shoulder pain. * Have had previous shoulder surgery. * Present fear of needles (belonephobia) or fear of the US-guided PNM intervention.

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Nonspecific shoulder pain Shoulder pain syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Zaragoza

    Zaragoza, Zaragoza, 50009, Spain

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