Dry Needling for Shoulder Pain in Young Athletes
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether dry needling—inserting thin needles into shoulder muscles—can reduce pain in young athletes with subacromial pain syndrome, a common shoulder condition. If you have shoulder pain that limits your sports activity, this trial may help determine if dry needling works better than usual care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old
- You have been diagnosed with subacromial pain syndrome (shoulder pain with specific physical exam findings)
- You play sports involving your arms and shoulders at least 2–4 hours per week
- You have not had shoulder or arm surgery before
- You have not received shoulder treatment (medical or physical therapy) in the past month
- You are willing to receive dry needling treatment and are not afraid of needles
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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