Study seeks optimal needling number for myofascial pain relief

NCT ID NCT04732507

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Arizona Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at how many times a needle should be passed through a trigger point to best relieve myofascial pain. 300 adults with chronic muscle pain will be randomly assigned to receive 2, 10, or 20 needle passes during their injection. Researchers will measure pain relief, sleep quality, and satisfaction to find the most effective approach.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: lidocaine and bupivacaine (numbing medicines)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could establish a standard for how many needle passes are needed to get the best pain relief from trigger point injections.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study. It may not find a clear difference between groups, and results might not apply to all patients with myofascial pain.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

MYOFASCIAL PAIN MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINT PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Banner University Medical Center Multispecialty Services Clinic

Tucson, Arizona, 85711, United States

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