Nerve block plus trigger point shots for neck pain relief
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if adding a nerve block to standard trigger point injections provides better relief for people with chronic neck pain caused by myofascial pain syndrome.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had neck pain for more than 3 months.
- Your pain level is at least 5 out of 10 (moderate to severe).
- You have been diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome with active trigger points in the upper back muscles.
- You are not allergic to lidocaine or similar numbing medicines.
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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