TRIGGER POINT PAIN, MYOFASCIAL
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Needle jab after knee surgery may cut opioid use
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether giving a trigger point injection (a small amount of lidocaine into specific muscle spots) right after knee replacement surgery could lower pain and reduce the need for opioid painkillers. Eleven adults aged 45 and older took part. Half got the real injec…
Matched conditions: TRIGGER POINT PAIN, MYOFASCIAL
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: David Grant U.S. Air Force Medical Center • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:55 UTC
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New injection showdown: which fluid eases stubborn neck pain best?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two types of injections for people with long-term neck pain caused by hard-to-treat muscle knots in the upper back. 96 adults received either a lidocaine-saline mix or a dextrose (sugar water) solution, plus home exercises. Researchers measured pain, neck moveme…
Matched conditions: TRIGGER POINT PAIN, MYOFASCIAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ankara University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC
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Gentle touch vs. scraping: which eases neck knots better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two manual therapy techniques—positional release (gentle holding) and Graston (scraping with tools)—on 34 adults with painful trigger points in the upper back. Participants received one of the treatments, and researchers measured pain, neck disability, and range…
Matched conditions: TRIGGER POINT PAIN, MYOFASCIAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Elite College of Management Sciences, Gujranwala, Pakistan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:03 UTC
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Ultrasound gel therapy eases neck pain in small trial
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether using ultrasound (phonophoresis) with two different gels could reduce pain and improve neck movement in people with trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle. Twenty adults with trigger points took part. Researchers measured pain intensity, pain thres…
Matched conditions: TRIGGER POINT PAIN, MYOFASCIAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Batterjee Medical College • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 13, 2026 16:00 UTC
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Needle vs. hands: which eases knots better?
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested two ways to treat painful knots in the upper back muscles. 48 adults with at least 4 weeks of pain received either dry needling or manual pressure release. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and daily function to see which method works best.
Matched conditions: TRIGGER POINT PAIN, MYOFASCIAL
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Riphah International University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 05, 2026 11:55 UTC
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Touch vs. tech: rib palpation accuracy put to the test
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study checked how well a practitioner can find a rib by touch (palpation) compared to using ultrasound imaging. 44 adults with ribs took part. The goal was to see if manual feel is accurate enough for dry needling of deep shoulder muscles. Results help understand when ultras…
Matched conditions: TRIGGER POINT PAIN, MYOFASCIAL
Sponsor: University of Utah • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 15, 2026 11:53 UTC