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NCT07657195 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dry Needling and Quad Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
A NA study, sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City.
- Not yet
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40
- Enrollment target
NCT07657195 is a NA study that has not yet begun recruiting, run by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants.
The verdict
NCT07657195, a NA study, has not yet begun recruiting, sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City.
- NOT YET RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 40 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Dry needling is a skilled intervention provided by trained physical therapists to treat pain, myofascial dysfunction, and a variety of other diagnosis. While there is research demonstrating the benefits of dry needling in reduction of pain and improvement in strength, research in regards the pediatric population is very limited. A recent retrospective chart review regarding dry needling trends and outcomes in the pediatric orthopedic population showed the pediatric population is tolerating this treatment and seeing benefits. Physical therapists are already pushing the boundaries and finding additional benefits in the use of dry needling with current patients. A diagnosis frequently seen in sports medicine is surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Over the last couple of years, therapists have seen an increase in the use of quadriceps tendon autograft for reconstruction following ACL tears due to lower incidence rate of retears. Patients have been struggling to regain strength of the quadriceps to meet desired outcomes. The quadricep muscles are one of the major stabilizers of the knee and with a reduction in strength places the patient at a significant increase of retear. Subjects will be categorized into an experimental group (dry needling intervention + physical therapy) or the control group (physical therapy only) with a N of 20 in each group. The goal for this research is to determine if dry needling use in the subacute phase of post-operative ACLR following quadriceps autograft can assist with increasing quad strength and improve post-surgical outcomes.
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Dry Needling
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 40 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-07-15 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07657195
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07657195 describes a study currently listed as not yet recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 40 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, which has 184 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Dry Needling is the first listed.
NCT07657195 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07657195 about?
NCT07657195 is a clinical study titled "Dry Needling and Quad Strength After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction". Dry needling is a skilled intervention provided by trained physical therapists to treat pain, myofascial dysfunction, and a variety of other diagnosis. While there is research demonstrating the benefits of dry needling in reduction of pain and improvement in strength, research in regards the pediatr...
What is the current status of trial NCT07657195?
This trial is currently not yet recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 40 participants. The study started on 2026-07-15. Estimated completion is 2027-06-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07657195?
The interventions under investigation include: Dry Needling (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07657195?
This trial is sponsored by Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City, which has 184 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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