Comparison of nerve block versus Trigger point release injection in back pain

Comparative study of Trapezius plane block versus Trigger point release injection in myosfascial pain syndrome of upper back: A Randomized Clinical Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/02/102750

Enrollment

Registered

2026-02-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-03-02

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Trapezius plane block: Transducer will be placed in Sagittal plane for lateral scanning at the level of the T4 spinous process, The erector spinae, rhomboid major, and trapezius muscles

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: the presence of at least one painful trigger point in the trapezius muscle Participant should have a baseline pain intensity score of 4 or more on NRS scale Duration of pain should be more than 3months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
pain intensity assessed using NRS scaleTimepoint: before treatment(week 0) and week 1, 2,3 and 4 following treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NILTimepoint: NIL	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Samarjit Dey

AIIMS Mangalagiri

drsamar0002@gmail.com7805920791

Outcome results