Brain scans in people with muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how the brain processes pain in people with muscle pain. Researchers will use special brain scans (MEG and MRI) to see if there are any differences in brain activity. This may help improve future treatments for chronic pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have a doctor's diagnosis of muscle pain (myofascial pain).
- Your pain is at least a 3 on a scale of 0 to 10 (where 10 is worst).
- The pain is in your neck, shoulder, or upper back area, and you have tender points.
- You do not have any metal implants (like pacemakers or metal joints) and you are not claustrophobic.
- You are able to understand instructions and cooperate with brain scans (MEG and MRI).
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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