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Myofascial Pain Syndrome clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Myofascial Pain Syndrome clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 5 countries (most in Turkey (Türkiye) (1), Pakistan (1), Indonesia (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Myofascial Pain Syndrome clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Focused Shockwave Therapy for neck and shoulder pain | — | Kaohsiung City | Recruiting | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Tele-rehabilitation for rhomboid trigger points in myofascial pain syndrome | — | Karachi, Sindh | Recruiting | May 7, 2026 |
| Three treatment options for myofascial back pain | — | Adapazarı, Sakarya | Recruiting | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Reflex therapy and dry needling for jaw muscle and joint pain | — | Olomouc | Recruiting | Jan 7, 2026 |
| PRP pharmacopuncture for chronic neck pain from upper trapezius myofascial syndrome | — | Jakarta | Recruiting | Aug 13, 2025 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Focused Shockwave Therapy for neck and shoulder pain
A 60-person study tests whether focused shockwave therapy can reduce pain and improve function in adults with chronic neck and shoulder myofascial pain compared with a home exercise program.
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Tele-rehabilitation for rhomboid trigger points in myofascial pain syndrome
This trial tests whether tele-rehabilitation with self-myofascial release and exercise can reduce neck pain and improve function in adults with rhomboid trigger points.
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Three treatment options for myofascial back pain
This trial will test whether dry needling, shock wave therapy (ESWT), or pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) reduces pain and improves function in adults 18–65 with chronic myofascial back pain.
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Reflex therapy and dry needling for jaw muscle and joint pain
This trial will try adding dry needling to standard rehabilitation to see if adults with functional temporomandibular (jaw) pain get less pain, better jaw movement, and improved quality of life.
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PRP pharmacopuncture for chronic neck pain from upper trapezius myofascial syndrome
This trial will try a single Platelet‑Rich Plasma (PRP) pharmacopuncture injection to see if it reduces chronic neck pain and improves function in adults with upper trapezius myofascial pain.
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How many Myofascial Pain Syndrome clinical trials are recruiting right now?
5, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 5 countries. The most sites are in Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial), Pakistan (1 trial), Indonesia (1 trial), Taiwan (1 trial), Czechia (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
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