Trigger point injections for chronic neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Mouth & dental, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two ways of injecting pain-relieving medication into specific tender spots (trigger points) in the neck and shoulder muscles. It aims to see which approach works better for reducing long-term neck pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have had neck or shoulder pain for at least 3 months
- Your average pain in the last week is at least 4 out of 10
- You have tender knots (trigger points) in at least two of the neck or shoulder muscles
- You are willing to sign a consent form and follow the study procedures
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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