CompletedNot Applicable

Bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2021-07-25

Plain-language summary

The investigators aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of bilateral erector spina plane block application in myofascial pain syndrome.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Get a myofascial pain syndrome diagnosis * No invasive procedure for myofascial pain syndrome in the last 1 month * Signing the informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Cervical disc herniation * Neck/shoulder, thoracal trauma or operation history * Malignancy * Kyphoscoliosis * Inflammatory diseases (Rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis...) * Congenital vertebral anomalies * Pregnancy * Mental, psychogenic disorder * Hematological diseases that cause bleeding and coagulation disorders * Use of antiplatelet, anticoagulant and drugs that cause bleeding tendency * Severe systemic infection such as sepsis and local infection at the intervention site * Having an allergy to any of the drugs to be used

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.

What they're measuring

Comparison of the effectiveness of the two interventions (trigger point injection versus Erector spinae plane block) assessed by Visual analog scale (VAS):

Timeframe: Baseline

Comparison of the effectiveness of the two interventions (trigger point injection versus Erector spinae plane block) assessed by Visual analog scale (VAS):

Timeframe: 1. month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05565053

SponsorIstanbul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-01-01

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 65 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Comparison of the effectiveness of the two interventions (trigger point injection versus Erector spinae plane block) assessed by Visual analog scale (VAS):

Timeframe: Baseline

Comparison of the effectiveness of the two interventions (trigger point injection versus Erector spinae plane block) assessed by Visual analog scale (VAS):

Timeframe: 1. month