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Myofacial Pain Syndrome clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 Myofacial Pain Syndrome clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in Indonesia (1), Egypt (1), Turkey (Türkiye) (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 3Clinical trials
- 3Countries
Newest Myofacial Pain Syndrome clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Dry needling and laser microcurrent therapy for neck muscle pain | — | Denpasar, Bali | Recruiting | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Buffered lidocaine for myofascial pain: a comparison with lidocaine alone | — | Cairo, Cairo Governorate | Recruiting | May 7, 2026 |
| Adding a greater occipital nerve block to trigger point injections for upper trapezius neck pain. | — | Ankara | Recruiting | Jul 10, 2025 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Dry needling and laser microcurrent therapy for neck muscle pain
This study tests whether dry needling and low-level laser microcurrent stimulation can reduce inflammation and oxidative stress while relieving pain and neck disability in adults with acute upper trapezius myofascial pain.
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Buffered lidocaine for myofascial pain: a comparison with lidocaine alone
This study tests whether adding sodium bicarbonate to lidocaine can improve pain relief for people with myofascial pain syndrome.
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Adding a greater occipital nerve block to trigger point injections for upper trapezius neck pain.
This will test whether adding an ultrasound-guided greater occipital nerve block to standard trigger point injections helps adults (18–65) with chronic upper trapezius trigger-point neck pain reduce pain and improve daily function.
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Quick answers
How many Myofacial Pain Syndrome clinical trials are recruiting right now?
3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in Indonesia (1 trial), Egypt (1 trial), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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