Clinical trials: Muscle Pain
Shoulder Pain
Effects of a Pectoralis Minor Muscle Stretching Protocol
The purpose of this study is to verify the effects of a stretching protocol for the pectoralis minor muscle on its resting length and on the 3D kinematics of the scapula during arm flexion in asymptomatic subjects and patients…
- Trial name
- PMISP (NCT01956240)
- Testing
- Stretching-Asymptomatic subjects, Stretching-Subjects with shoulder pain
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidade Federal de Sao Carlos
Fibromyalgia
Effectiveness of Acupuncture in Relieving Pain Due to Fibromyalgia
This study will determine the effectiveness of acupuncture versus a placebo in altering brain activity and relieving pain due to fibromyalgia.
- Trial name
- NCT00142597
- Testing
- Acupuncture
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Depression, Myalgia
IV Ibuprofen for Post-Electroconvulsive Therapy Myalgia
Post-procedure myalgia (muscle ache) is a well-known and common complication of Electro-convulsive Treatment (ECT). Myalgias are a serious concern of patients and occur in approximately 50% of these cases.
- Trial name
- NCT01200069
- Testing
- ibuprofen intravenous
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 14 people
- Sponsor
- Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Musculoskeletal Pain
Vitamin D to ENhance TraUma REcovery
The main objective of this study is to determine whether the administration of a single dose of Vitamin D in the Emergency Department following a motor vehicle collision can improve musculoskeletal pain severity as well as reduce…
- Trial name
- VENTURE (NCT05458024)
- Testing
- Vitamin D 2
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Acute Effects of Alcohol Use on Chronic Orofacial Pain
Self-medication of pain with alcohol is a common, yet risky, behavior among individuals with chronic orofacial pain. Chronic pain status may affect the degree to which alcohol use relieves pain, but the independent contributions…
- Trial name
- NCT04019093
- Testing
- Ethanol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Pain, Myofacial
Effects of Myofascial Massage and Patient-therapist Communication Levels on Shoulder Muscle Properties in Breast Cancer Survivors With Myofascial Pain
The objective of the proposed study is to assess how myofascial massage alters stiffness and microvascular perfusion of shoulder muscles and how these changes are influenced by patient-therapist interactions.
- Trial name
- NCT06679400
- Testing
- Massage
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 21 people
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Myalgia
The Effect of Pretreatment With Roc on Succinylcholine Myalgias
Succinylcholine is a medication (depolarizing muscle relaxant) that is used as part of an anesthetic (going to sleep for surgery). This medication can cause significant muscle soreness.
- Trial name
- NCT04581395
- Testing
- non-pretreated Succinylcholine, succinylcholine 1 minute after rocuronium pretreatment, succinylcholine 2 minutes following rocuronium pretreatment
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 300 people
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Pain
Topical Ibuprofen for Delayed Onset Mulscle Soreness
The objective of this study is to compare the efficacy and safety of Ibuprofen 5% Topical Gel versus placebo administered two or three times daily for the treatment of pain associated with delayed onset muscle soreness following…
- Trial name
- NCT01794923
- Testing
- IBU BID, IBU TID
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 205 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Lower Back Pain
Investigating the Effects of a Spinal Mobilisation Intervention in People With Lower Back Pain
The objective of the study is to measure and analyse the effect of a spinal mobilisation intervention on muscle tissue quality in people with lower back pain.
- Trial name
- NCT04012970
- Testing
- Manual spinal mobilisations
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Edinburgh Napier University
Fibromyalgia
The Clinical Effect of Low-Intensity Electromagnetic Field Neurostimulation in Fibromyalgia Syndrome Patients
The purpose of this study is to determine whether persons treated with a low-intensity, noninvasive form of cortical electrical stimulation experience a reduction in symptoms of fibromyalgia different than persons receiving a…
- Trial name
- NCT01180244
- Testing
- Noninvasive cortical electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 91 people
- Sponsor
- McLaren Regional Medical Center
Physical Endurance, Muscle Fatigue
Assessment of the Acute Effect of Cycling Practice in Lumbar and Thigh Muscles
Introduction: Cycling represents a very important level of practice, being among the most practiced sports in Spain. As in any other sport discipline, its practice is associated with the appearance of overloads and sports…
- Conditions
- Physical Endurance, Muscle Fatigue, Musculoskeletal Pain, Muscle Tightness
- Trial name
- NCT03442933
- Testing
- 3 hours Road Cycling Time Trial, 3 hours Mountain Biking Time Trial
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Europea de Madrid
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, Regional Anesthesia, Saphenous Nerve Block
Comparing Subsartorial Saphenous Nerve Blocks With and Without Dexamethasone for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
For patients undergoing Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction surgery, the postoperative period can be a painful experience without adequate pain management.
- Trial name
- NCT01586806
- Testing
- Bupivacaine Only, Bupivacaine with 1 mg of Dexamethasone, Bupivacaine with 4 mg of Dexamethasone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 195 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Acute Pain
A Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of K-285 Compared With Menthol Gel for the Treatment of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS) in the Lower Extremity
The purpose of this study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of K-285 compared with menthol gel for the treatment of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in the lower extremity.
- Trial name
- NCT04484428
- Testing
- K-285, Menthol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 126 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kowa Research Institute, Inc.
Tendinopathy, Hip Pain
Platelet-rich Plasma vs. Whole Blood for Gluteus Medius Tendinopathy
Gluteus medius tendinopathy, which is often referred to as Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome, is characterized by pain in the lateral aspect of the hip that is aggravated by side lying, stair climbing, and walking.
- Trial name
- NCT02978833
- Testing
- PRP, Whole Blood, Ultrasound
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 2 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Duloxetine for Treatment of Painful Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) are a family of musculoskeletal disorders that represent the most common chronic orofacial pain condition.
- Trial name
- NCT00981149
- Testing
- duloxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Musculoskeletal Pain
The Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Neck and Shoulder Pain
This study is to see if applying red and violet low level laser light to the neck and shoulders can help to reduce pain in the neck and shoulders.
- Trial name
- NCT03941912
- Testing
- Erchonia EVRL
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 44 people
- Sponsor
- Erchonia Corporation
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy Using 980nm Versus 635nm Diode Lasers for Treatment of Myofascial Pain
This randomized controlled clinical trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) using two different diode laser wavelengths (980 nm and 635 nm) in the treatment of myofascial pain associated with…
- Trial name
- LLLTsEMG (NCT07069764)
- Testing
- Doctor smile 635nm For Arm 1, Doctor smile 980 nm For Arm2
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Laser Enhanced Sciences
Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Recurrent
Blue Light Device for Pain Therapy
The purpose of this study is to determine if the Pain Relief Patch, which shines light of a limited wavelength on the painful area of the back, relieves chronic musculoskeletal back pain.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Low Back Pain, Recurrent, Musculoskeletal Pain, Chronic Pain
- Trial name
- PAINCT02 (NCT01528332)
- Testing
- Pain Relief Patch, Control PRP device
- Where
- 3 sites in Germany
- Volunteers
- 171 people
- Sponsor
- Philips Electronics Nederland BV
Fibromyalgia
Randomized Controlled Trial of CES for Fibromyalgia
Given recent increasing opioid-related deaths and evidence showing against the use of opioids for non-malignant chronic pain, there is growing need for non-narcotic pain management.
- Trial name
- NCT04115033
- Testing
- Alpha-stim
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Musculoskeletal Pain, Pain, Chronic
NEPAL (Neuromodulatory Examination of Pain and Mobility Across the Lifespan)
Musculoskeletal pain represents the leading cause of disability worldwide. It has been traditionally attributed to peripheral mechanisms, but peripheral damage, inflammation, and psychological factors have failed to significantly…
- Trial name
- NEPAL (NCT02488863)
- Testing
- MRI Neuroimaging, Quantitative Sensory Testing, Questionnaires
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida