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NCT02646579 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Effects of Dry Needling Using Spinal and Peripheral Sites Versus Peripheral Sites Only
A NA study, sponsored by Emory University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 34
- Enrollment target
NCT02646579: Completed NA study, sponsored by Emory University.
NCT02646579 is a NA study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02646579, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 34 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if dry needling both low back and extremity areas is more effective for reducing pain and improving strength, balance and functional performance among patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions compared to dry needling of extremity areas only.
Primary Outcome
Pain level will be assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). The pain VAS is a self-reported, single-item scale that ranks pain level from no pain to worst imaginable pain on a single scale line. Using a ruler, the score is determined by measuring the distance (mm) on the 10-cm line between the "no pain" anchor and the participant's mark, providing a range of scores from 0-100.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Spinal and Peripheral Dry Needling
- PROCEDURE Peripheral Dry Needling
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 34 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-10-27 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-05-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02646579 record still lists
NCT02646579 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 34 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Spinal and Peripheral Dry Needling is the first listed.
NCT02646579 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02646579 about?
NCT02646579 is a clinical study titled "Effects of Dry Needling Using Spinal and Peripheral Sites Versus Peripheral Sites Only". The purpose of this study is to determine if dry needling both low back and extremity areas is more effective for reducing pain and improving strength, balance and functional performance among patients with chronic musculoskeletal conditions compared to dry needling of extremity areas only.
What is the current status of trial NCT02646579?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2017-10-27. Estimated completion is 2019-05-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02646579?
The interventions under investigation include: Spinal and Peripheral Dry Needling (PROCEDURE), Peripheral Dry Needling (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02646579?
This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02646579's enrollment target sits among peer trials
34 1570th of 2000 higher than 427 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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