Interfascial injection of physiological saline, local anethesia and extracellular fluid for myofascial pain syndrome: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial.

Interfascial injection of physiological saline, local anethesia and extracellular fluid for myofascial pain syndrome: A prospective, randomized, double-blinded trial. - Controlled trial of interfascial injection for myofascial pain syndrome.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000009701

Enrollment

Registered

2013-01-17

Start date

2013-01-26

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

myofascial pain syndrome

Interventions

Interfascial injection of physiological saline Interfascial injection of extracellular fluid or Interfascial injection of local anesthetic

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Myofascial pain syndrome patients who meet the following criteria: 1.regional muscle pain. 2.palpation of taut band in painful muscles. 3.exquisite tenderness spot (myofascial trigger point:MTrP) in a taut band. 4.patient's recognition of current pain complain evoked by pressure on a MTrP. 5.painful limitation of the passive range of motion by muscle pain.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: taking anti-thrombosis drugs or anti coagulant drugs. the history of bleeding disorders the presence of cancer. the history of a spine or a shoulder surgery. the presence of local or systemic infection. Acute trauma (within a week) Allergy to anesthetic agents Extreme fear of needles

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Pain intensity Pain relief time Injection related pain	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Range of motion Adverse Event	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKOBAYASHI, Tadashi

Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Sciences

tkobayashi@stu.kanazawa.ac.jp

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026