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Dry Needling and Exercise for Neck Pain and Sleep Disorders

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Ray Lunasin, P.T., D.P.T.
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
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Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 1 year
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is looking into whether dry needling can help people with chronic neck pain and trouble sleeping.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults aged 18-75 who have had neck pain for more than 3 months and are experiencing sleep problems, as indicated by a score of 8 or higher on the Insomnia Severity Index. Participants must understand and be able to follow study procedures throughout.
What is being tested?
The study is testing whether dry needling, which involves inserting thin needles into muscles, combined with therapeutic exercises can improve sleep in people suffering from chronic neck pain and disturbed sleep.
What are the potential side effects?
Dry needling may cause some discomfort, minor bleeding or bruising at the needle sites. Therapeutic exercise might lead to muscle soreness or fatigue. The intensity of side effects varies among individuals.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Number of adverse responses to treatment
Participant intervention adherence
Participant retention rate
Secondary study objectives
Sleep Duration
Sleep Quality
Other study objectives
Disability Level
Pain Level

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Dry Needling and Therapeutic ExerciseExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Group II: Therapeutic Exercise AloneActive Control1 Intervention
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Dry Needling
2020
Completed Phase 2
~1090

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,339 Previous Clinical Trials
3,062,117 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Neck Pain
51 Patients Enrolled for Neck Pain
Ray Lunasin, P.T., D.P.T.Principal InvestigatorMayo Clinic
~17 spots leftby Nov 2025
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