| NCT ID | NCT06845969 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | University of Alberta |
| Condition | Dry Needling |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 60 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-04-10 |
| Primary Completion | 2027-03-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 60 participants in total. It began in 2025-04-10 with a primary completion date of 2027-03-31.
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Brief Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the addition of cadaver review improves: * the accuracy of physiotherapists who practice dry needling. * the perceived safety of dry needling by physiotherapists. Researchers will compare the effects of an anatomy review using cadaver material to that of an educational intervention not related to anatomy to see if the anatomy review improves the needling accuracy and safety of physiotherapist who practice dry needling as compared to the control intervention of education not related to anatomy. Participants will: * Needle three muscles related to safety and/or accuracy using ultrasound imaging to gather accuracy and safety measurements. * Take an initial knowledge exam capturing their knowledge on needling safety. * Be randomized into a control group or intervention group. * The control group will receive an online educational session not related to anatomy. * The intervention group will receive a cadaver anatomy review class focused on high-risk area. * Re-take a knowledge exam after their course (either cadaver lab or on-line education) to capture any change. * Needle the same three muscles again using ultrasound to capture accuracy and safety measurements. If reviewing anatomy using cadaver materials improve physiotherapists needling accuracy and safety, then this educational intervention could be recommended to be added to dry needling course instruction.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Physiotherapy volunteers: Physiotherapists who are in good standing with their regulatory College and licensed to practice dry needling. * Needling volunteers (those who will be needled) must be able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Physiotherapy volunteers: Physiotherapists who are not in good standing with their regulatory College or not licensed to practice dry needling or have taken a cadaver review class post-graduation from their entry to practice physiotherapy program. * Needling volunteers (those who will be needled): Anyone who posses any contraindications to dry needling or not within normal BMI measurements
Contact & Investigator
Eric Parent, PhD
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
University of Alberta
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT06845969 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Dry Needling. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT06845969 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT06845969 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nrrissli@ualberta.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT06845969 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Edmonton, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT06845969 clinical trial?
NCT06845969 is sponsored by University of Alberta. The principal investigator is Eric Parent, PhD at University of Alberta. The trial plans to enroll 60 participants.