The Effects of Dry Needling on Patients With Knee Pain

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-40
SponsorOhio State University

About this trial

This study is testing the effectiveness of "dry needling" for pain management and on muscle strength and leg function for those with knee pain. Dry needling consists of small, monofilament needles that are administered directly into the tissue and manipulated to make the muscle relax for pain relief. This technique is used to treat dysfunctions in skeletal muscle and connective tissue to help diminish pain, reduce impairments of body structure and restore function.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

18-40 years-of-age

Referred for physical therapy

Presence of anterior knee pain around the patella during ascending/descending stairs, squatting, and/or running for at least 3 months.

Disqualifiers

Unable to provide consent

Bilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome

Received previous dry needling treatments

Pregnancy

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Dry Needling
  • Sham Dry Needling
  • Physical Therapy

Treatment groups

120 Participants
are divided into 5 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators