Trigger point shots for muscle pain syndrome
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 20 and 60 years old
- You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia according to American College of Rheumatology (ACR) criteria
- You have neck or upper shoulder muscle pain with a tight band and at least one sensitive spot (trigger point) when pressed
- Your muscle pain has lasted more than 3 months
- You have not had treatment for myofascial pain in the last 3 months
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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