MYOFASCIAL TRIGGER POINTS

This study compares two injection methods for knee osteoarthritis pain: one into trigger points (muscle knots) and one into the joint space. About 1,036 adults aged 45+ with knee pain will receive either treatment and be followed for 2 years. The goal is to see if the simpler tri…

This study compares two injection treatments for chronic migraine: one into muscle trigger points and one into a nerve in the neck. About 1,000 adults with long-term migraine will receive one of the two injections and be followed for 2 years. The goal is to see if the simpler mus…

This study tests whether injecting steroids into muscle trigger points can safely ease chronic headache pain. About 1,000 adults with cervicogenic headache will receive either a trigger point injection or a nerve block. Researchers will track pain levels and headache frequency fo…

This study tests whether injecting steroids into muscle trigger points can reduce pain from chronic musculoskeletal pain, migraines, and hip osteoarthritis. About 1,036 adults aged 45 and older with persistent pain will receive either trigger point or joint injections and be foll…

This study compares two types of injections for chronic shoulder pain caused by osteoarthritis. About 1,000 adults aged 45 and older will receive either a trigger point injection or a standard joint injection. Researchers want to see if the simpler trigger point method works just…