Physiotherapy dry needling accuracy study
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests how accurately physiotherapists can place dry needling needles. If you are a licensed physiotherapist or a volunteer who can safely receive dry needling, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are a physiotherapist who is licensed and in good standing with your regulatory college.
- You have not taken a cadaver review class after graduating from physiotherapy school.
- If you are the person receiving the needles, you must be able to give informed consent.
- You must not have any medical reasons that would make dry needling unsafe for you.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be within the normal range.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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