Nerve block may beat standard shots for back pain relief
NCT ID NCT05565053
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This completed study tested whether a nerve block (erector spinae plane block) works better than standard trigger point injections for easing myofascial back pain. 60 adults with myofascial pain syndrome received one of the two procedures. Researchers measured pain levels using a standard pain scale to compare how well each treatment worked.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- nerve block (erector spinae plane block) and trigger point injection
- What this could lead to
- If the nerve block works better, it could offer a longer-lasting pain relief option for people with myofascial back pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 60 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the nerve block is a procedure with its own risks like bleeding or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University Istanbul Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul, 34104, Turkey (Türkiye)
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