Dry Needling and Exercise for Neck Pain and Sleep Disorders

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byRay Lunasin, P.T., D.P.T.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

No Placebo Group

Approved in 2 Jurisdictions

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?Feasibility study investigating the effects of dry needling on individuals with chronic neck pain and sleep disturbance.

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

I understand and can follow the study's procedures.

I am between 18 and 75 years old.

I have had neck pain for more than 3 months.

+1 more

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnancy

I have had surgery on my neck or upper back.

Insufficient English-language skills to complete all questionnaires

+7 more

Participant Groups

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.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Dry Needling and Therapeutic ExerciseExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Group II: Therapeutic Exercise AloneActive Control1 Intervention

Dry Needling is already approved in United Kingdom, United States for the following indications:

🇬🇧 Approved in United Kingdom as Dry Needling for: