Can a needle zap away chronic neck pain? three techniques put to the test
NCT ID NCT07738783
First seen Jul 31, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Summary
This trial tests three ultrasound-guided treatments for myofascial pain syndrome in the upper neck muscle: dry needling, lidocaine injection, and oxygen-ozone injection. About 76 adults with neck pain lasting at least three months will receive one of these treatments weekly for three weeks, plus a home exercise program. Researchers will measure pain, neck function, sleep quality, and tissue changes at four and twelve weeks to see which approach offers the most relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- dry needling, lidocaine injection, or oxygen-ozone injection
- What this could lead to
- If one of these approaches proves superior, it could point toward a more effective, targeted treatment for chronic neck pain and muscle knots.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to everyone. Each treatment carries risks like temporary soreness, bleeding, or infection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Derince Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences
Kocaeli, Derince, 41300, Turkey (Türkiye)
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