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Myofascial Trigger Points clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 7 Myofascial Trigger Points clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in China (5), Cyprus (1), Turkey (Türkiye) (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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- 3Countries
Newest Myofascial Trigger Points clinical trials
All recruiting trials (7)
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Effects of Different Myofascial Release Techniques on Function in Chronic Neck Pain
This trial tests whether manual or self-applied myofascial release, in addition to standard therapy and exercise, can improve function and reduce pain in adults with chronic non-specific neck pain.
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Ischemic Compression Plus Home Exercise for Non-Specific Neck Pain
This study tests whether adding ischemic compression to a home exercise program helps reduce neck pain and disability more than home exercise alone in adults with non-specific neck pain.
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Steroid injection into neck muscle trigger points versus C2 dorsal root ganglion (nerve) block for chronic cervicogenic headache
This trial will test whether steroid injections into neck myofascial trigger points work as well as C2 dorsal root ganglion (nerve) blocks to reduce pain in adults with chronic cervicogenic headache.
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Myofascial trigger point steroid injection versus greater occipital nerve block for chronic migraine
This trial will test whether steroid injections into myofascial trigger points work as well as greater occipital nerve block for adults (18–65) with chronic migraine who still have moderate pain despite treatment.
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Steroid injections into myofascial trigger points versus joint injections for shoulder osteoarthritis
This study will test whether steroid injections into muscle trigger points work as well as steroid injections into the shoulder joint for adults with shoulder osteoarthritis and ongoing shoulder pain.
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Trigger-point steroid injections versus hip joint steroid injections for hip osteoarthritis
This test compares steroid injections into myofascial trigger points versus injections into the hip joint to see which reduces pain and improves function in people aged 45 and older with hip osteoarthritis.
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Glucocorticoid injections into myofascial trigger points to treat knee osteoarthritis.
This study will test whether injecting corticosteroid into myofascial trigger points reduces pain and improves function for adults 45 and older with knee osteoarthritis.
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How many Myofascial Trigger Points clinical trials are recruiting right now?
7, 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 China (5 trials), Cyprus (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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