Dry needling for neck and shoulder pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests whether dry needling acupuncture, a treatment that uses thin needles to target tight muscle spots, can reduce pain in the neck and shoulders. It may help if you have pain from muscle knots in your upper back.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 59 years old
- You have pain in the back of your neck or shoulder area
- Your pain level is moderate (4 to 6 on a 0-10 scale)
- You have not had dry needling or acupuncture on that muscle in the last week
- You are not pregnant and do not have blood disorders or take blood thinners
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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