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.

myofascial pain syndrome Neck Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Fakultas Kedokteran Universitas Indonesia

    RECRUITING

    Jakarta, Indonesia

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