Evaluating dry needling effects on shoulder muscle activity
Effect of Dry Needling Technique on Shoulder Muscle Functionality in Subjects With and Without Shoulder Pain.
This study is testing whether dry needling can improve muscle activity and reduce pain in people with and without shoulder pain by comparing real treatment to a fake one.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 40 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Alcala Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Alcalá de Henares, Madrid) |
| Trial ID | NCT06398574 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to assess how dry needling affects the activity of rotator cuff muscles in individuals with and without shoulder pain. Participants will undergo evaluations of muscle strength, muscle thickness, and electromyographic activity before and after the dry needling technique is applied. Additional measurements will include pain thresholds, pain levels, and psychological factors related to pain. The study will compare the effects of real dry needling versus sham dry needling.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults with unilateral shoulder pain lasting more than three months or those without shoulder pain who meet specific mobility criteria.
Not a fit: Patients with neck pain, a history of shoulder trauma, fibromyalgia, or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide a new therapeutic approach for managing shoulder pain and improving muscle function.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies on dry needling have shown promising results, suggesting potential effectiveness in treating musculoskeletal pain, although this specific approach is being evaluated in a novel context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Subjects of legal age * Subjects without shoulder pain or with unilateral shoulder pain of \> 3 months duration. * Have shoulder mobility of 90º of abduction and at least 30º of glenohumeral external rotation. Exclusion Criteria: * Have neck pain. * Whiplash * Having had trauma to the shoulder. * Having fibromyalgia. * Be pregnant. * Being afraid of needles.
Where this trial is running
Alcalá de Henares, Madrid
- Clinical University Physiotherapy and pain — Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Marina Ortega-Santamaria, PhD student
- Email: marinaortegasantamaria@gmail.com
- Phone: (+34) 683 378 391
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.