Study of neck and shoulder pain with special MRI
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study uses special MRI scans to look at muscles and nerves in people with long-term neck or shoulder pain caused by trigger points (tender spots in muscles). The goal is to understand what happens in the body with this type of pain—so doctors can find better ways to treat it.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 to 80 years old.
- You have had neck or shoulder pain that started on its own and lasted at least 3 months.
- Your pain in the last week has been at least a 4 out of 10.
- A doctor can feel a tender spot (trigger point) in your upper shoulder muscle that reproduces or worsens your pain.
- You have not had acupuncture or changes in your pain medicines in the past 6 weeks.
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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