Myofascial pain syndrome

This trial tests whether a numbing cream (lidocaine-prilocaine) can reduce pain during trigger point injections for pelvic floor muscle pain. Adults undergoing these in-office injections will receive either the numbing cream or a placebo cream before the procedure. The study meas…

This trial compares two non-invasive treatments for myofascial pain disorder, a common cause of chronic jaw and facial pain. Researchers will give one group low-level laser therapy and another group therapeutic ultrasound, both applied to the masseter muscle. The goal is to see w…

This trial tests whether kinesio taping, a stretchy tape applied to the skin, can reduce pain and muscle stiffness in people with myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle, a common source of neck and shoulder pain. Forty adults with active trigger points will recei…

This trial tests whether adding sodium hyaluronate—a substance used to lubricate joints—to standard lidocaine injections provides better and longer-lasting pain relief for people with thoracic (mid-back) pain. Participants with persistent pain despite conservative treatment will …

This trial tests whether adding an injection into the medial pterygoid muscle—a deep jaw-closing muscle often missed—improves pain relief when combined with standard botulinum toxin type A (Botox) injections into the masseter and temporalis muscles. The study includes 111 people …

This study tests whether a skin patch containing mitragynine, the main active compound from the kratom plant, can reduce pain in people with chronic myofascial pain syndrome in the upper neck and shoulder muscles. Participants aged 18 to 50 with pain lasting over three months wil…

This study tests whether injections of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with chronic jaw muscle pain (myogenous TMD). Fifty women aged 20–50 with at least 3 months of pain will receive either PRP or a saltwater shot, then be followed f…

Pseudo-angina is chest pain that feels like a heart attack but comes from muscle knots, not the heart. This trial tests whether two hands-on treatments—Graston Technique (using a stainless-steel tool to massage muscles) and local ischemic compression (sustained finger pressure on…

This trial tests three dry needling methods—dynamic, static, and a mix—for treating orofacial myofascial pain, a common jaw muscle condition. Forty-five adults with active trigger points in their chewing muscles will receive one technique. The study measures pain intensity, press…

This study tests whether a gentle neck mobilization technique can improve jaw movement and reduce pain in people with chronic jaw muscle pain (TMD myalgia). 48 adults with jaw pain will receive either the neck treatment or a placebo. Researchers will measure jaw motion, muscle ac…

This study tests whether adding deep breathing exercises to a massage routine can quickly reduce neck pain and stiffness in operating room nurses after surgery. Thirty-eight nurses will receive either massage alone or massage plus breathing exercises in a single session. Research…

This study tests whether shining specific light wavelengths (635, 940, or 1064 nm) on the jaw muscles can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with chronic jaw muscle disorder (TMD). About 45 adults with moderate-to-severe jaw pain lasting over 3 months will receive sev…

This study tests two different manual therapy techniques—Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release—each paired with eye exercises, to see which better reduces eye strain, improves sleep quality, and lowers stress in people with neck pain. 44 adults aged 18-40 with neck pain…

This study tests whether myofascial release therapy, a type of hands-on treatment that loosens tight connective tissue, can improve body posture and facial symmetry in healthy adults. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy twice a week for six weeks o…

This study tests two treatments—trigger point activator and shock wave therapy—for people with painful knots in the upper neck muscle. One hundred adults aged 25–40 with active trigger points will be randomly assigned to one of the two therapies. Researchers will measure pain and…

This study looks at whether adding sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to a standard lidocaine injection can provide better pain relief for people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition causing muscle pain and trigger points. Thirty adults will be randomly assigned to receive ei…

This study tests whether a stronger laser (high-intensity) works better than a standard low-level laser for reducing pain and improving jaw movement in people with chronic jaw muscle pain. Forty adults will receive 12 laser sessions over one month and be followed for six months. …

This study compares two treatments for buttock pain caused by piriformis syndrome and related muscle pain. Researchers will use ultrasound to guide either a sugar-water injection or a dry needle into the affected area. The goal is to see which method provides better pain relief o…

This study tests whether a special light therapy (photobiomodulation) can reduce pain and improve jaw function in people with myofascial temporomandibular disorder (TMD), a condition causing muscle pain in the face and jaw. About 140 adults will be split into three groups: light …

This study tests three treatments for myofascial pain in the upper trapezius muscle: dry needling alone, dry needling plus a lidocaine injection, and a sham needling plus lidocaine. All groups also do stretching exercises. Ninety adults aged 18–65 with active trigger points will …

This study tests whether a mix of two drugs (triamcinolone and lidocaine) injected into jaw muscle trigger points can reduce pain in people with TMJ disorders. About 30 adults will receive either the active injection or a placebo. The main goal is to see if it lowers pain intensi…

This study tests whether high-intensity laser therapy can reduce pain and improve neck movement, daily function, and mood in people with trapezius myofascial pain syndrome. About 104 adults with neck pain for at least 4 weeks will receive either real or sham laser treatment. Rese…

This study compares two needle-based treatments—electrolysis and dry needling—against standard physiotherapy for whiplash pain from car accidents. Thirty-six adults with neck pain and active trigger points will receive one of the three approaches. The goal is to see which method …

This study tests whether adding core-strengthening exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve function in people with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. Fifty adults with jaw pain will be randomly assigned to either standard TMJ therapy or standard t…

This study looks at whether hands-on myofascial release or a tool called Graston can improve flexibility, balance, and agility better than home exercises in people with tight hamstrings. About 45 adults with hamstring shortness will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and…

This study aims to better understand and treat myofascial pelvic pain, a common cause of long-term pelvic pain in women. Researchers will use a noninvasive imaging technique to measure pelvic floor muscle function before and after three different treatments: education with relaxa…

This study looks at whether using artificial intelligence (AI) can help physical therapists make better treatment choices for people with myofascial pain syndrome (a type of muscle pain). About 70 adults with chronic muscle pain will be split into two groups: one gets therapy dec…

This study checks how often doctors can accurately needle specific hip muscles using only touch and landmarks, without ultrasound guidance. Forty adults with hip pain will receive dry needling, and a second doctor will use ultrasound to see if the needle hit the right spot. The g…