Clinical trial for Low Back Pain
Official title Trigger Point Injection for Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the Low Back: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT04704297
What this study is testing
What is Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome in the low back?
This is an investigational study comparing different medication combinations to see which is best for treating low back pain. The medications are designed to reduce pain and muscle spasms through established mechanisms of action for their respective drug classes.
Also referred to as Ketorolac, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, cyclobenzaprine, bupivacaine, normal saline.
Plain-language explanation of the investigational treatment. It is being studied and is not an approved or proven therapy. The study team can confirm the details.
- What it's testing
- This study aims to find out if a specific type of injection works better than standard care or a placebo shot for treating lower back muscle pain.
- Who it's for
- The study is looking for adults who are in the emergency room with lower back pain caused by tight muscles.
- What's involved
- Participants will receive either standard care, an injection with a numbing medicine, or an injection with salt water. They will also complete questionnaires about their pain and daily activities.
- Time commitment
- The study involves a visit to the emergency room and follow-up checks after leaving the hospital.
- Phase 4: studies an already-approved treatment
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Must have at least 1 trigger point in low back paraspinal muscles.
- For exacerbations of chronic low back pain, the pain on presentation must be 1.5 cm above baseline pain on VAS
You likely can't join if
- Allergy or inability to take study medications.
- New focal neurologic deficit in lower extremities.
- Known active malignancy with bony spinal metastases.
- Identifiable spinal, lumbosacral or hip fracture.
- History of Fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
- Current use of anticoagulation.
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Must have at least 1 trigger point in low back paraspinal muscles.
- For exacerbations of chronic low back pain, the pain on presentation must be 1.5 cm above baseline pain on VAS
- Allergy or inability to take study medications.
- New focal neurologic deficit in lower extremities.
- Known active malignancy with bony spinal metastases.
- Identifiable spinal, lumbosacral or hip fracture.
- History of Fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis.
- Current use of anticoagulation.
- Overlying cellulitis.
- Spinal, hip, or pelvic surgery within the past 6 months.
- Previous administration of trigger point injections for current episode.
- Sciatica-extending down the back of the leg to the heel.
- Alternate identifiable cause of participant's acute pain other than myofascial or musculoskeletal pain.
- Febrile patients.
- Pregnant
- Unable to understand English or otherwise unable to provide informed consent (mental handicap, inability to understand instructions, risks, or benefits), or is an at risk population (wounded warrior, resident...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Tacoma, Washington, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Tacoma, Washington, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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