myoActivation® for Chronic Pain in a Marginalized Population (NCT04261959) | Clinical Trial Compass
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myoActivation® for Chronic Pain in a Marginalized Population
Canada41 participantsStarted 2020-02-18
Plain-language summary
Marginalized populations are at increased risk of chronic pain, trauma and use of street drugs to manage this suffering, with the associated risk of overdoses. Non-pharmacological options to manage chronic pain are difficult for this population to access. myoActivation® is an innovative structured assessment and therapeutic approach. This study will be conducted in the Vancouver Community Pain Service and will will examine the impact of this treatment on pain outcomes, function and quality of life.
Who can participate
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
Any English-speaking patient with myofascial related chronic pain lasting \>3 months, referred to the Vancouver Community (VC) chronic pain service by primary care.
Exclusion Criteria:
Any patient who has received any of the following pain interventions or treatment in the 3 months preceding recruitment/intake to the pain service:
* Intramuscular Stimulation (IMS);
* Trigger Point Injection (TPI) with or without injectate;
* External physiotherapy (i.e. outside the service offered at VC pain clinic);
* Massage;
* Joint injection;
* Chiropractic;
* Acupuncture;
* Group counselling at VC Pain Service (or has an existing appointment to attend Group counselling).
(note, exclusion list does not include pain medications or opioid replacement therapy; also note, patients who subsequently access the VC Pain Service Group counselling will continue to be included in the study)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.