Could a simple neck injection ease fibromyalgia pain?

NCT ID NCT07343128

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether an ultrasound-guided nerve block injection (stellate ganglion block) could help people with fibromyalgia who still have symptoms despite taking duloxetine. 68 adults received either the active injection or a sham (fake) injection, and researchers measured changes in pain and overall impact after one week and one month. The goal was to see if this procedure offers a safe and effective add-on treatment for hard-to-treat fibromyalgia.

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 dexamethasone injection
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide a new way to reduce pain and improve daily life for people with fibromyalgia who don't get enough relief from standard medications.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-phase study with only 68 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits might be short-lived or no better than a placebo.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

fibromyalgia

As listed by the trial registrant

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

FIBROMYALGIA

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital

Sanliurfa, Şanlıurfa, 63290, Turkey (Türkiye)

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