Needle treatments for long-term shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two different needle-based treatments (dry needling and percutaneous electrolysis) to see which one works better for relieving long-term shoulder pain caused by tight muscle knots (trigger points). If you join, you'll receive one of these treatments, which may help reduce your pain and improve shoulder function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 years or older).
- You have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months.
- Your shoulder pain is more than 3 on a 0-10 scale.
- You have a tender knot (trigger point) in the back of your shoulder muscle that causes your familiar pain when pressed.
- You have not had major shoulder surgery, fractures, or other serious shoulder problems.
- You are not taking blood thinners, are not pregnant, and do not have a pacemaker or other implanted electrical device.
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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