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NCT02516137 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Hamstring Tightness
A NA study, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28
- Enrollment target
NCT02516137 is a NA study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants.
The verdict
NCT02516137, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 28 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out if individuals with tight hamstring muscles who receive dry needling in addition to a standard stretching exercise program, show an improvement in hamstring tightness and function compared to individuals with tight hamstrings who receive either sham dry needling or no needling (blunt needle) in addition to a standard stretching program.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Dry needling
- PROCEDURE Sham needling
- PROCEDURE Blunt needle placement
- OTHER Standard hamstring stretching exercise
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 28 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-05-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02516137
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02516137 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 28 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Emory University, which has 1,208 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Dry needling is the first listed.
NCT02516137 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02516137 about?
NCT02516137 is a clinical study titled "Hamstring Tightness". The purpose of this study is to find out if individuals with tight hamstring muscles who receive dry needling in addition to a standard stretching exercise program, show an improvement in hamstring tightness and function compared to individuals with tight hamstrings who receive either sham dry needl...
What is the current status of trial NCT02516137?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 28 participants. The study started on 2015-07. Estimated completion is 2017-05-31.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02516137?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry needling (PROCEDURE), Sham needling (PROCEDURE), Blunt needle placement (PROCEDURE), Standard hamstring stretching exercise (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02516137?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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