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WITHDRAWNNANCT05538598

Dry Needling and Muscle Stiffness

The goal of this study is to investigate the effect of intramuscular dry needling (IMDN) on muscle stiffness and pain. Research has suggested that IMDN can reduce muscle stiffness in needled areas. As...

Lead sponsor: University of British Columbia•View source on ClinicalTrials.gov

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Lead Sponsor

University of British Columbia

Age

18 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

•over the age of 18
•pain-free in your lower back and lower legs

Exclusion Criteria

•unable to communicate in English
•surgery of any kind in the lumbar spine or lower legs.
•participants with a skin condition that does not allow for hypoallergenic tape to be attached to their skin.
•have a BMI\>25
•unable to hold your breath for 20 seconds
•contraindications to dry needling, i.e. pregnancy; fever or infection that is in your bloodstream; unstable compromised immune system; unstable bleeding disorders; presence at the site of DN of infection, an open wound , a burn, cellulitis, or an undiagnosed lump; post- mastectomy/lymph node removal in the affected limb; post-major surgery (3-6 month time period); presence of metal or plastic implant; absent sensation in area of planned DN; post-bacterial endocarditis or heart valve conditions/replacement without medical clearance for DN from medical doctor.

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Data from ClinicalTrials.govLast updated on ClinicalTrials.gov: December 13, 2024Terms

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StatusWITHDRAWN

PhaseNA

Enrollment—

Start dateDec 2024

Last updatedDec 13, 2024

Condition

Muscle Tightness

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This clinical trial information is sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov, a service of the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

ClinicalTrials.gov last update: December 13, 2024Data synced to Clareo: May 25, 2026

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