Trigger Point Injections Versus Lidocaine Patch for Myofascial Pain in the Emergency Department

Last updated: December 8, 2021
Sponsor: University of California, Irvine
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

4

Condition

N/A

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT05151510
UCI IRB HS# 2021-6439
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The aim of this trial is to investigate the efficacy of trigger point injections with 1% lidocaine in reducing myofascial back and neck pain in the Emergency Department compared to lidocaine patches 5%.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • 18 years or older
  • Diagnosed with myofascial pain of the posterior neck or back. *The diagnosis ofmyofascial pain was based on established criteria of having a palpable taut band (trigger point) that when depressed reproduced the patient's pain.

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • midline spinal tenderness
  • evidence of radiculopathy
  • pregnant
  • have an allergy to lidocaine
  • altered or deemed incapable of making informed consent
  • had signs of infection or skin breakdown over the trigger point.

Study Design

Total Participants: 110
Study Start date:
November 01, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2024

Study Description

After being informed about the study and the potential risks and benefits, all patients will be randomized into either the trigger point injection group with 1% lidocaine, or the 5% lidocaine patch group. Pain scores will be recorded while in the emergency department, and we will have a 5 day follow-up phone call to assess efficacy. Patients who present to UCI Department of Emergency medicine will be screened and recruited prospectively, and information regarding this study will be available on clinicaltrials.gov as a method of recruitment.

Connect with a study center

  • Emergency Room at UCI Medical Center

    Orange, California 92868
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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