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

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• Conditions: neck and upper trapezius pain.; Myalgia; M79.1

• Registration Number: IRCT20200114046128N1
• Lead Sponsor: Artesh University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 17 August 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

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

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
DI. 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.