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NCT03689283 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

The Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Stiffness, Gait, Motion, and Strength in Healthy Individuals With Trigger Points

A NA study, sponsored by Regis University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
102
Enrollment target

NCT03689283 is a NA study that has completed, run by Regis University. The registered enrollment target is 102 participants.

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The verdict

NCT03689283, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Regis University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
102 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

This study would be the first study to assess the immediate effects of dry needling of latent trigger points of the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle stiffness, gait, range of motion, and strength. The study has the potential to demonstrate that dry needling may have immediate effects on mechanical properties of muscle and may thus guide future treatment for individuals with changes in muscle tissue secondary to pain and/or injury.

Interventions

  • OTHER Dry Needling
  • OTHER Sham Dry Needlling

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 102 participants
Start Date 2018-10-25
Est. Completion 2020-01-21
Phase NA

Sponsor

Regis University

8 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03689283

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03689283 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 102 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Regis University, which has 8 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Dry Needling is the first listed.

NCT03689283 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03689283 about?

NCT03689283 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of Dry Needling on Muscle Stiffness, Gait, Motion, and Strength in Healthy Individuals With Trigger Points". This study would be the first study to assess the immediate effects of dry needling of latent trigger points of the gastrocnemius muscle on muscle stiffness, gait, range of motion, and strength. The study has the potential to demonstrate that dry needling may have immediate effects on mechanical pro...

What is the current status of trial NCT03689283?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 102 participants. The study started on 2018-10-25. Estimated completion is 2020-01-21.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03689283?

The interventions under investigation include: Dry Needling (OTHER), Sham Dry Needlling (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03689283?

This trial is sponsored by Regis University, which has 8 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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