Trigger point injection for shoulder arthritis pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether injecting a medication into painful knots in the shoulder muscle can reduce pain from shoulder arthritis. It may be a good option if you have had shoulder pain for at least 3 months and other treatments haven't worked well enough.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have shoulder arthritis confirmed by X-ray and at least two doctors.
- Your shoulder pain must have lasted longer than 3 months.
- You must be 45 years or older.
- Your pain level must be at least 3 out of 10 (on a 0-10 pain scale) even after trying other treatments.
- You must be willing to sign a consent form.
- You cannot have certain medical conditions like severe liver or kidney problems, diabetes, or an 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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