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Trigger Point Injections for Myofascial Pain

Phase 2
Waitlist Available
Led By Mohab Ibrahim, Md., Ph.D
Research Sponsored by University of Arizona
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Diagnosis of myofascial pain
Failed conservative therapy or unable to participate in physical therapy
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up 60 days
Awards & highlights

Study Summary

This trial will help to determine how many needle passes are necessary to achieve pain control for myofascial pain patients.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking individuals with myofascial pain who haven't found relief through conservative treatments or can't do physical therapy. It's not suitable for those with serious mental illnesses that affect pain perception or conditions causing widespread pain.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests how many needle passes in trigger point injections (using lidocaine and bupivacaine) are best for relieving chronic muscle pain. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either 2, 10, or 20 needle passes at a clinic in Tucson, Arizona.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Possible side effects from the injections may include temporary discomfort at the injection site, bruising, bleeding, allergic reactions to the anesthetics used (lidocaine and bupivacaine), and rarely nerve damage.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been diagnosed with muscle pain.
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Physical therapy did not work for me or I cannot do it.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~60 days
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 60 days for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary outcome measures
Change in pain intensity
Secondary outcome measures
Change in Sleep patterns
Perceived Subjective Changes in the Ability to Work, Do Chores, and Exercise.

Trial Design

3Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: One to two needle passesActive Control1 Intervention
Receive 1-2 needle passes for needling at each trigger point
Group II: Ten needle passesActive Control1 Intervention
Receive 10 needle passes for needling at each trigger point
Group III: Twenty needle passesActive Control1 Intervention
Receive 20 needle passes for needling at each trigger point

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University of ArizonaLead Sponsor
518 Previous Clinical Trials
148,303 Total Patients Enrolled
Mohab Ibrahim, Md., Ph.DPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of Arizona

Media Library

Trigger Point Injection (Procedure) Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT04732507 — Phase 2
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Research Study Groups: One to two needle passes, Ten needle passes, Twenty needle passes
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Clinical Trial 2023: Trigger Point Injection Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT04732507 — Phase 2
Trigger Point Injection (Procedure) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT04732507 — Phase 2
Myofascial Pain Syndrome Patient Testimony for trial: Trial Name: NCT04732507 — Phase 2
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