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Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck clinical trials
Below are recruiting myofascial pain syndrome - neck clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 28 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06338488Recruiting
Dry needling for shoulder pain from muscle knots
This trial tests if dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) can reduce shoulder pain caused by a condition called myofascial pain syndrome. It may help if you have a specific muscle knot in your shoulder blade area and significant pain.
Kütahya, TürkiyeAges 18–80 - NCT06338514Recruiting
Dry needling for upper back muscle pain
This study tests if dry needling helps reduce shoulder pain caused by muscle knots in the upper back. It may be an option if you have not had recent back surgery or treatments.
KütahyaAges 18–80 - NCT07767747Enrolling by invitation
Neck and shoulder pain relief: comparing two hands-on therapies
This study compares two gentle, hands-on treatments (Emmett and Bowen techniques) to see which works better for long-lasting neck and shoulder pain caused by muscle knots (trigger points). It may help you find a non-invasive way to ease pain and improve movement.
Sialkot, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–45 - NCT07321483Recruiting
Reflex therapy for jaw pain
This trial tests if a special reflex therapy can help people with jaw muscle pain that isn't caused by joint damage. It might be a new way to reduce discomfort and improve function.
OlomoucAges 18 years+ - NCT05604066Enrolling by invitation
MRI scan to study muscle pain stiffness in low back or leg
This study uses a special MRI scan (magnetic resonance elastography) to measure how stiff muscles are in people with long-lasting low back or leg muscle pain. It may help researchers better understand myofascial pain—pain caused by tight, tender spots in muscle.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT07278570Recruiting
Tracking muscle stiffness with MRI during hands-on therapy for low back pain
This study uses a special MRI scan to see if hands-on therapy (manual therapy) helps reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with chronic low back pain. It aims to find a better way to measure how well this treatment works.
Rochester, MinnesotaAges 18 years+ - NCT06908200Recruiting
Radiofrequency for chronic pelvic pain with myofascial syndrome
This trial compares radiofrequency treatment, myofascial therapy, and no treatment to see which is most effective for women with chronic pelvic pain caused by tight or tender pelvic floor muscles. It aims to help reduce pain and improve quality of life.
BarcelonaAges 18 years+ - NCT06892041Recruiting
MRI study for jaw muscle pain
This trial uses a special MRI scan to measure jaw muscle pain. It aims to better understand this condition and may help improve future treatments.
New York, New YorkAges 18–65 - NCT04704297RecruitingPhase 4
Trigger point shots for low back muscle pain
This trial tests whether injecting sore “trigger points” in low back muscles helps improve chronic low back pain. It compares treatments in people with specific low back muscle pain patterns and excludes several other causes of pain.
Tacoma, WashingtonAges 18 years+ - NCT06469632Recruiting
Radiofrequency for pelvic pain after first vaginal birth
This trial tests whether a non-surgical treatment called radiofrequency can help relieve pelvic pain that starts after a first vaginal birth. The study focuses on a type of muscle pain called myofascial pain syndrome.
Alcalá de Henares, MadridAges 18–45 - NCT07689396Recruiting
What affects treatment expectations for muscle pain?
This study tests how your expectations about treatment affect your recovery from myofascial pain (a type of muscle pain with tender spots). You will be in physical therapy and answer questions about your pain and outlook.
KonyaAges 18 years+ - NCT06875804Recruiting
Compressive release for knee cap tracking in knee pain
This trial tests a hands-on therapy called compressive myofascial release for the muscle on the outside of your thigh. It aims to see if it helps with kneecap tracking problems that cause pain during daily activities.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 20–40 - NCT07494162Recruiting
Acupuncture for chronic low back pain with muscle knots
This trial tests if acupuncture can help chronic low back pain by looking at changes in muscle metabolism and blood flow. It compares real acupuncture with a sham (fake) procedure to see if there is a true benefit.
Sacramento, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07511751Recruiting
Comparing treatments for myofascial pain syndrome
This trial compares three different treatments to find which works best for long-term back pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome, a condition where tight muscle knots cause pain. It is for people who have not found relief with standard treatments.
Adapazarı, SakaryaAges 18–65 - NCT07645014Recruiting
Physical Therapy for PCOS Pain and Irregular Periods
This study compares two hands-on physical therapy techniques to see if they help reduce period pain and improve symptoms in women with PCOS (a hormone condition affecting the ovaries). You'll receive either neurodynamic stretching or myofascial release therapy to see which works better.
Lahore, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–35 - NCT07469345Enrolling by invitation
Teeth Grinding and Pelvic Pain in Young Men
This study looks at how teeth grinding (bruxism) is linked to pelvic pain, erectile function, and anxiety in young adult men. It aims to understand if these issues are connected, which could help develop better treatments.
KonyaAges 18–30 - NCT07437924Enrolling by invitation
Bruxism and pelvic floor health in young women
This study looks at whether teeth grinding (bruxism) is linked to pelvic floor muscle function in young women. If you are 18–30 and either grind your teeth or do not, you may help researchers understand this connection.
KonyaAges 18–30 - NCT06982456Enrolling by invitation
Manual therapy for neck pain in physiotherapy students
This study tests if manual therapy techniques help students with localized neck pain feel better. It focuses on pain in the upper shoulder muscle.
MurciaAges 18–40 - NCT07496099Recruiting
Comparing two muscle-release therapies for low back pain
This study compares two types of gentle muscle-release techniques—post-isometric relaxation and myofascial release—to see which better relieves low back pain caused by lower cross syndrome, a common muscle imbalance. If you have ongoing back pain and tight hamstrings, this trial may offer a drug-free treatment option.
Karachi, SindhAges 18–45 - NCT07525921Recruiting
Dry Needling for Calf Pain in Amateur Football Players
This study tests whether dry needling—inserting thin needles into tight muscle knots in the calf—can reduce pain and improve running speed and performance in young football players. Researchers want to see if this treatment helps athletes play better and feel less discomfort.
Islamabad, Punjab ProvinceAges 18–25 - NCT06555523Recruiting
Trigger point shots for muscle pain syndrome
This trial tests if injecting trigger points in the neck and shoulder muscles can relieve pain in people with fibromyalgia and chronic myofascial pain syndrome. It may help reduce muscle tightness and improve function.
ElâzığAges 18–65 - NCT06492148Recruiting
Myofascial Release for Period Pain in Women
This study tests a gentle hands-on technique called myofascial release to see if it can reduce period pain in women who have primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods without an underlying condition). If you have moderate to severe cramps and don't use hormonal birth control, you may be able to join.
AnkaraAges 18–35 - NCT06664359Recruiting
Safer trigger point injections using ultrasound guidance
This study is testing a safer way to give trigger point injections — shots that relieve painful muscle knots — in the upper back. Researchers will use ultrasound to guide the needle and measure how close it is to the lungs, to avoid complications.
AnkaraAges 18–65 - NCT07044869Recruiting
Comparing two hand therapies for piriformis syndrome in women
This study compares two gentle hands-on treatments – a 'facilitated positional release' technique and a 'manual myofascial release' technique – to see which better relieves pain from piriformis syndrome in women.
IslamabadAges 25–50
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for myofascial pain syndrome - neck?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 28 recruiting myofascial pain syndrome - neck studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a myofascial pain syndrome - neck trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a myofascial pain syndrome - neck trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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