Needle count showdown: 2, 10, or 20 passes for pain relief?

NCT ID NCT04732507

First seen Jan 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looks at how many times a needle should be passed through a muscle during trigger point injections to best relieve myofascial pain. Researchers will randomly assign 300 adults to receive 2, 10, or 20 needle passes per trigger point. The goal is to find the minimum number of passes that provides the longest pain relief and improves sleep and daily function.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Banner University Medical Center Multispecialty Services Clinic

    Tucson, Arizona, 85711, United States

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