Effects of Dry Needling in Athletes With Subacromial Pain Syndrome

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether dry needling combined with therapeutic exercise improves shoulder proprioception in amateur athletes with subacromial pain syndrome. The study will also assess its effects on dynamic stability, strength, pain, and functional disability. The main questions this study aims to answer are: Does dry needling improve shoulder proprioception compared with therapeutic exercise alone? Does dry needling improve dynamic shoulder stability and muscle strength? Does dry needling reduce pain and upper limb disability? Researchers will compare a group receiving dry needling plus therapeutic exercise with a group performing therapeutic exercise alone to determine whether the combined intervention produces better outcomes. Participants will: Be randomly assigned to one of the two treatment groups. Perform a home-based therapeutic exercise program for 3 weeks. Complete assessments of proprioception, dynamic stability, strength, pain, and functional disability before and after the intervention.

NCT Number	NCT07621016
Lead Sponsor	Universidad Europea de Valencia
Conditions	Subacromial Pain Syndrome
Enrollment	40 participants
Start Date	2026-06
Primary Completion	2027-03 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-03 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-06-05