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New needling technique could ease chronic pain without drugs

NCT ID NCT04261959

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of British Columbia Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This pilot study tested a non-drug treatment called myoActivation for chronic pain in 41 marginalized people. The therapy uses a structured assessment and needling to release muscle tension. Researchers measured pain, function, and quality of life over 24 weeks to see if it helps.

What this could mean

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Active substance
myoActivation (a structured assessment and needling technique for myofascial pain)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug option for managing chronic pain in people who have limited access to care.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 41 participants and no comparison group. Results may not apply to everyone, and the benefits may be modest or temporary.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

41 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2020

Finished

Aug 2022

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Structurally vulnerable persons (i.e. within marginalized populations) with chronic pain, and typically also mental health issues, substance use disorders, physical and emotional trauma.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: Any English-speaking patient with myofascial related chronic pain lasting \>3 months, referred to the Vancouver Community (VC) chronic pain service by primary care. Exclusion Criteria: Any patient who has received any of the following pain interventions or treatment in the 3 months preceding recruitment/intake to the pain service: * Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS); * Trigger Point Injection (TPI) with or without injectate; * External physiotherapy (i.e. outside the service offered at VC pain clinic); * Massage; * Joint injection; * Chiropractic; * Acupuncture; * Group counselling at VC Pain Service (or has an existing appointment to attend Group counselling). (note, exclusion list does not include pain medications or opioid replacement therapy; also note, patients who subsequently access the VC Pain Service Group counselling will continue to be included in the study)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Chronic Pain chronic pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Pain, chronic Widespread chronic pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Vancouver Community Pain Service, 524 East Pender Street

    Vancouver, British Columbia, V6A 1V3, Canada

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