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Lidocaine and Triamcinolone vs Saline Trigger Point Injection for Treatment of Chronic Abdominal Wall Pain

Phase 4
Withdrawn
Conditions
Abdominal Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome
Chronic Abdominal Wall Pain
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT02748395
Lead Sponsor
Temple University
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the injection of triamcinolone and lidocaine is effective in relieving chronic abdominal wall pain.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • Clinical diagnosis of chronic abdominal wall pain
  • Prior ultrasound or cross-sectional imaging of the abdomen to exclude other causes
  • Baseline Brief Pain Inventory score ≥ 5
Exclusion Criteria
  • Multiple trigger points
  • Abdominal wall hernia on exam
  • Weight loss
  • Rectal bleeding
  • Recent change in bowel habits
  • Decompensated cirrhosis or recurrent ascites
  • Allergy or contraindication to study medications
  • Known thrombocytopenia with platelet count < 50,000
  • Other diagnosis of chronic pain syndromes including fibromyalgia
  • Unable to provide informed consent
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
PlaceboPlaceboInjection of 3.5mL of normal saline into the point of maximal tenderness in the abdomen
TreatmentTriamcinoloneInjection of 20mg triamcinolone and 1% lidocaine into the point of maximal tenderness in the abdomen
TreatmentLidocaineInjection of 20mg triamcinolone and 1% lidocaine into the point of maximal tenderness in the abdomen
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain scoreBaseline and 1 month

Questionnaire to assess change in pain score

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Pain scoreBaseline and 2 months

Questionnaire to assess change in pain score

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