Could a blood injection ease your stubborn neck pain?
NCT ID NCT07119255
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether injecting platelet-rich plasma (PRP) into acupuncture points can reduce chronic neck pain caused by muscle strain. 72 adults with neck pain lasting over 3 months will receive either PRP or a placebo (salt water) injection. Researchers will measure pain levels and blood markers over 8 weeks to see if PRP helps more than placebo.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new, natural treatment option for chronic neck pain that avoids drugs or surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with only 72 participants. The placebo effect is strong for pain treatments, so PRP may not prove more effective than a sham injection.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia
RECRUITINGJakarta, Indonesia
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