Trigger point injections for hip osteoarthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study tests if injecting pain-relieving medication into tight muscle knots (called trigger points) can reduce hip pain from osteoarthritis. It is for people who still have pain despite trying other treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis and have at least one tight, painful muscle knot in your hip area.
- Your hip pain has lasted more than 3 months.
- You are 45 years or older.
- Your pain is still moderate to severe (at least a 3 on a 0-10 scale) even after taking pain medication.
- You have not had an injection into your hip joint in the last 6 months and are not planning hip replacement surgery soon.
- You do not have serious health conditions like uncontrolled diabetes, liver or kidney problems, bleeding issues, or an active infection.
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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