CompletedNot Applicable

Myofascial Pain and Central Sensitization

United States30 participantsStarted 2016-05-02

Plain-language summary

This prospective, observational cohort pilot study compared pain phenotyping and functional measures in 30 participants with non-acute neck and/or shoulder girdle pain consistent with primary myofascial pain at 3-months following a physical therapy referral to study the impact of their baseline degree of pain amplification.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * English-speaking participants * Diagnosed by their physician with non-acute (more than two weeks) neck and/or shoulder girdle primary myofascial pain * Referred to a physical therapy treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * In an effort to reduce the potential that another medical condition could lead to a secondary myofascial pain response, extensive comorbid exclusion criterion. * Use of chronic high-dose opioid medication greater than 100 mg oral morphine equivalents per day. * Individuals receiving or applying for compensation or disability. * The inability to provide informed consent. * Severe physical impairment (e.g., blindness, deafness) * Co-morbid medical condition limiting function (e.g., malignant cancer) * Reported illicit drug use * Severe psychiatric condition that would limit judgment. * Lack of internet access.

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?

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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.

What they're measuring

Change in Neck Disability Index

Timeframe: Baseline to 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04929171

SponsorUniversity of Michigan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2019-11-23

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