Dry needling for forearm muscle knots
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether inserting a thin needle (dry needling) into a tight muscle knot in your forearm can help release it without causing pain. It's for healthy adults who have a non-painful knot in their dominant arm.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 40 years old.
- You have a tight, tender spot in the muscle on the back of your dominant forearm that doesn't cause pain unless pressed.
- You have no pain or problems in your arm, wrist, or hand for at least the last two months.
- You are not afraid of needles, do not have bleeding disorders, and are not pregnant.
- You do not take pain medication regularly (at least once a week).
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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