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Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 5 Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 4 countries (most in Pakistan (2), China (1), Egypt (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
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Newest Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Ischemic Release vs. Sustained Pressure Direct Myofascial Release for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points | — | Islamabad, Punjab Province | Recruiting | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Buffered lidocaine for myofascial pain: a comparison with lidocaine alone | — | Cairo, Cairo Governorate | Recruiting | May 7, 2026 |
| MET versus Neck Calliet exercises for neck pain in nurses | — | Faisalabad, Punjab Province | Recruiting | Aug 24, 2025 |
| Adding a greater occipital nerve block to trigger point injections for upper trapezius neck pain. | — | Ankara | Recruiting | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Dry needling for menstrual pain relief | — | Beijing, Beijing Municipality and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Mar 18, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (5)
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Ischemic Release vs. Sustained Pressure Direct Myofascial Release for Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
In people with upper trapezius trigger points, this study tests whether ischemic release or sustained pressure direct myofascial release helps reduce pain and improve neck movement.
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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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MET versus Neck Calliet exercises for neck pain in nurses
This project tests whether Muscle Energy Technique (MET) or Neck Calliet exercises better reduce neck pain and disability in young female nurses with trapezius trigger points.
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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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Dry needling for menstrual pain relief
This study is testing whether dry needling can help young women with painful periods feel better compared to traditional acupuncture and a placebo.
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Quick answers
How many Trigger Point Pain, Myofascial 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 4 countries. The most sites are in Pakistan (2 trials), China (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?
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