Comparing PRP, Steroid, and Combined Injections for Neck and Shoulder Pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests three different injection treatments for upper trapezius myofascial pain (a specific type of muscle knot in your neck/shoulder area). Researchers will compare platelet-rich plasma (PRP, made from your own blood), a steroid injection, and a combination of both to see which works best for pain relief.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–65 years
- Diagnosed upper trapezius myofascial pain with a single trigger point (tight muscle knot) based on clinical examination
- Pain has lasted at least 4 weeks and rates 4 or higher on a pain scale of 1–10
- Already tried at least 4 weeks of physical therapy or pain medications without enough relief
- No trigger point injections in this area within the past 3 months
- Not taking blood thinners and have normal platelet count (no bleeding disorders)
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