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A randomized, double-blind controlled trial study comparing the efficacy of granisetron versus lidocaine injection of trigger points in upper trapezius of patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome referring to the AJA University Hospital

A randomized, double-blind controlled trial study comparing the efficacy of granisetron versus lidocaine injection of trigger points in upper trapezius of patients with Myofascial Pain Syndrome referring to the AJA University Hospital

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200114046128N1
Enrollment
40
Registered
2020-03-15
Start date
2018-09-23
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-08-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

neck and upper trapezius pain. Myalgia

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: patients with complain of Neck pain or Shoulder pain and clinical diagnosis of Myofascial Pain Syndrome in Upper trapezius muscle, single dose 1CC Granisetron (prod

Sponsors

Artesh University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Being at least 18 years old Neck or shoulder pain complaints for at least one month At least one trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle Non pregnant woman No prior disease (severe cystic, spine, spinal canal stenosis) No history of fibromyalgia or rheumatic diseases No prior history of allergy to Granisetron or lidocaine

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: No patient co-operation No refer for follow up Pain aggravation (unbearable for patient)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of neck pain with Visual Analogue Scale. Timepoint: pain severity at start, one month and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Visual Analogue Scale.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
NDI. Timepoint: Neck disability index at start, one month and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Neck Disability Index.;NPDS. Timepoint: Neck pain and disability scale at start, one month and 3 months later. Method of measurement: Neck Pain and Disability Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactReza Mohtasham

Artesh University of Medical Sciences

Reza.mohtasham51@gmail.com+98 21 6666 1211

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026