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NCT01734577 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effect of Dry Needling Multifidus on Thickness of Transversus Abdominis in Healthy Individuals
A NA study, sponsored by University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60
- Enrollment target
NCT01734577: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
NCT01734577 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The registered enrollment target is 60 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01734577, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 60 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Intramuscular therapy (also known as dry needling) has been shown to give dramatic relief of musculoskeletal pain. The mechanisms of action remain unknown, and this study will examine for a neurophysiological effect.
Primary Outcome
Real time ultrasound measurement
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Dry needling
- PROCEDURE Sham needling
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-08 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-06 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01734577 record still lists
NCT01734577 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 60 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (96% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Dry needling is the first listed.
NCT01734577 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01734577 about?
NCT01734577 is a clinical study titled "Effect of Dry Needling Multifidus on Thickness of Transversus Abdominis in Healthy Individuals". Intramuscular therapy (also known as dry needling) has been shown to give dramatic relief of musculoskeletal pain. The mechanisms of action remain unknown, and this study will examine for a neurophysiological effect.
What is the current status of trial NCT01734577?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 60 participants. The study started on 2012-08. Estimated completion is 2013-06.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01734577?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry needling (PROCEDURE), Sham needling (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01734577?
This trial is sponsored by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, which has 52 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01734577's enrollment target sits among peer trials
60 1164th of 2000 higher than 745 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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