Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Interfascial Hydrodissection With A Mixture Of Lidocaine And Physio… (NCT07503574) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison Of The Efficacy Of Interfascial Hydrodissection With A Mixture Of Lidocaine And Physiological Saline Solution With 10% Dextrose In Patients With Chronic Neck Pain
Turkey (Türkiye)96 participantsStarted 2025-04-30
Plain-language summary
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of fascial hydrodissection with 10% dextrose or lidocaine-saline on pain, neck functions, and quality of daily life in patients with chronic neck pain due to resistant myofascial trigger points in the upper trapezius muscle unresponsive to conservative treatments, and to determine whether one solution is superior to the other.
Materials and Methods: This study is designed as prospective, comparative clinical study. The first group will be applied interfascial hydrodissection with 10% dextrose, and the second group with lidocaine-saline. All participants will be instructed in self-massage and stretching exercises to perform at home to support treatment efficacy. Interventions will be performed under ultrasound guidance, targeting the specified interfascial plane. Evaluations will be conducted at baseline, at 10 minutes post-treatment (VAS, ROM), and at 1-month and 3-month follow-ups (VAS, ROM, NDI, SF-12). Data will be statistically analyzied by comparing pre- and post-treatment measurements.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged 18-65 years old
* Chronic neck pain associated with MAS in the upper trapezius for at least 3 months and a VAS score above 5
* Compliance with the MAS criteria defined by Travel and Simons (five major and one minor criterion)
* Lack of response to conservative treatment methods such as medical and physical therapy for neck pain
* Willingness to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous surgery on the shoulder or cervical region
* History of neck and shoulder trauma
* Presence of fibromyalgia syndrome
* Presence of cervical radiculopathy or shoulder pathologies
* Patients who have undergone injection or physical therapy program within the last three months
* History of lidocaine allergy
* Presence of coagulopathy
* Presence of rheumatological and neurological diseases
* Patients with uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
* Presence of severe psychiatric comorbidity
* Presence of local or systemic infection
* Presence of needle phobia
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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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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?
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