Clinical trials: Muscle Pain
Acute Musculoskeletal Disease, Sprains
Efficacy of Lidocaine Patch in Acute Musculoskeletal Pain in the Emergency Department
This study evaluates the addition of a lidocaine patch to ibuprofen in the treatment of acute musculoskeletal pains. Half of the participants will get only ibuprofen for their pain, while other half will receive lidocaine patch…
- Conditions
- Acute Musculoskeletal Disease, Sprains, Sprains and Strains, Injuries
- Trial name
- NCT03571737
- Testing
- Ibuprofen, Lidocaine Patch 4%
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Musculoskeletal Pain
Vitamin D to ENhance TraUma REcovery
The main objective of this study is to determine whether the administration of a single dose of Vitamin D in the Emergency Department following a motor vehicle collision can improve musculoskeletal pain severity as well as reduce…
- Trial name
- VENTURE (NCT05458024)
- Testing
- Vitamin D 2
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Therapeutic Effect of Two Muscle Strengthening Programs in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Introduction: The patellofemoral pain syndrome (SPF) is one of the most frequent pathologies generated by the knee joint. Conservative treatment with physiotherapy exercises reduces pain and improves functional capacity in the…
- Trial name
- NCT04011436
- Testing
- Strengthening program
- Where
- Colombia
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Pain
Mirthful Laughter and Muscle Soreness / Pain
The purpose of this study is first to investigate the effect of a controlled intervention with a comedy video on pain tolerance in a social setting while quantitatively measuring laughter in a young healthy population…
- Trial name
- NCT02896075
- Testing
- 30 Minute Comedy Video, 30 Minute Documentary Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction Syndrome
Tailored Self-Management of Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) Using Health Information Technology
The purpose of this pilot project is to determine the feasibility and acceptability of proposed methods for a subsequent clinical trial of a tailored self-management program (PACT) designed to decrease pain in participants with…
- Trial name
- TMDPACT (NCT03036215)
- Testing
- PACT Experimental Arm
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- HealthPartners Institute
Pain, Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness
An Investigator Initiated, Within-Subject, Proof of Concept Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Voltaren Gel in Subjects With DOMS
The purpose of this study is to evaluate analgesic efficacy of Topical Voltaren Gel (diclofenac sodium gel) 1% applied QID compared to Placebo in Subjects Experiencing Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
- Trial name
- NCT02087748
- Testing
- 1% diclofenac sodium gel
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lotus Clinical Research, LLC
Pain, Acute
Controlled Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of S-Ibuprofen Topical Gel 5% (AP0302) in the Treatment of DOMS
Phase 2 study designed to evaluated analgesic efficacy and safety of S-Ibuprofen Topical Gel 5%
- Trial name
- NCT03852459
- Testing
- S-Ibuprofen, Vehicle
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 251 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Aponia Laboratories, Inc.
Chest Pain Atypical Syndrome
Is Non-Cardiac Chest Pain Caused by Sustained Longitudinal Smooth Muscle Contraction?
Non-cardiac chest pain (NCCP) is a common disorder whose pathophysiology is poorly understood. Some evidence suggests it may be related to sustained esophageal contractions (SECs) of longitudinal smooth muscle.
- Trial name
- NCT01839058
- Testing
- Esophageal Manometry
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Queen's University
Plantar Fasciitis
Plantar Heel Pain: Multisegment Foot Motion and Muscle Function, FFI Translation, and Evaluation of Treatments
Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition of plantar heel pain (PHP) that leads to pain, functional limitations, and reduced quality of life, especially among active adults aged 25 to 65.
- Trial name
- NCT03161314
- Testing
- Strengthening exercises, Stretching exercises
- Where
- 2 sites in Thailand
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University
Pain, Chronic, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
Activate For Life: mHealth Intervention To Address Pain And Fatigue In Low-income Older Adults Aging In Place
The Overall Aim of the present proposal is to evaluate the feasibility of an integrated mind-body intervention, Activate for Life, to improve overall physical activity and mental health and reduce pain and fatigue, resulting in…
- Conditions
- Pain, Chronic, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Aging
- Trial name
- Activate (NCT03853148)
- Testing
- Otago, Gentle yogic breathing, Behavioral Activation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Medical University of South Carolina
Fibromyalgia
The Innate Central Nervous System Immune Response to an Experimental Immune Challenge in People With Fibromyalgia
The major goal of this study is to determine if the innate immune response is dysregulated in people with fibromyalgia, compared to healthy controls.
- Trial name
- NCT04263454
- Testing
- Endotoxin, Escherichia Coli, Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Alabama at Birmingham
Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Surgery
Preoperative Levator Ani Muscle Injection and Pudendal Nerve Block for Pain Control After Vaginal Reconstructive Surgery
To test the hypothesis that preoperative injections along the levator ani muscles and pudendal nerve with bupivacaine and dexamethasone improve pain control after vaginal apical reconstructive surgery.
- Conditions
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Surgery, Postoperative Pain
- Trial name
- NCT03040011
- Testing
- Dexamethasone, Bupivacaine, Bilateral Pudendal Nerve Block
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 79 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Lauren Giugale, MD
Musculoskeletal Pain
Piloting a Novel Peer Support Pain Self-Management Intervention (Project CONNECT)
The proposed study will test the feasibility and acceptability of an 8-week home-based reciprocal peer support pain self-management intervention (CONNECT) for women Veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain.
- Trial name
- CONNECT (NCT04229134)
- Testing
- Project CONNECT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
Percutaneous Microelectrolysis on Myofascial Trigger Points Pain.
The aim of the design is to investigate the value of percutaneous microelectrolysis (MEP) as an analgesic technique in myofascial trigger points.
- Trial name
- MEP (NCT03636386)
- Testing
- Percutaneous microelectrolysis, Ultrasound therapy
- Where
- Chile
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Quiropraxia y Equilibrio
Muscles
Rates of Recovery From Strenuous Exercise in Physically Active Older Adults
The purpose of this study to determine if older adults who are healthy and physically active (i.e., Masters athletes) demonstrate slower rates of recovery from unaccustomed strenuous exercise of downhill running than younger…
- Trial name
- NCT02899650
- Testing
- exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Texas at Austin
Fibromyalgia
Neuroimaging Approaches to Deconstructing Acupuncture for Chronic Pain
The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of electro-acupuncture in pain processing on patients with fibromyalgia (FM). The investigators hypothesize that electro-acupuncture is effective for FM because it functions as a…
- Trial name
- NCT02064296
- Testing
- Needle acupuncture (Traditional Acupuncture), Laser acupuncture (Non-traditional Acupuncture)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Michigan
Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain
Occupational Therapy's Role in Promoting Community Wellness Utilizing Sit-Stand Workstations
The aim of this study is to combat the growing global health issue of sedentary behavior and the associated health consequences of prolonged sitting in the workplace.
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Pain, Musculoskeletal Strain, Sedentary Lifestyle
- Trial name
- NCT03052426
- Testing
- Ergotron WorkFit - TL
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- West Virginia University
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Duloxetine for Treatment of Painful Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJD) are a family of musculoskeletal disorders that represent the most common chronic orofacial pain condition.
- Trial name
- NCT00981149
- Testing
- duloxetine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Maryland, Baltimore
Musculoskeletal Pain, Pain, Chronic
NEPAL (Neuromodulatory Examination of Pain and Mobility Across the Lifespan)
Musculoskeletal pain represents the leading cause of disability worldwide. It has been traditionally attributed to peripheral mechanisms, but peripheral damage, inflammation, and psychological factors have failed to significantly…
- Trial name
- NEPAL (NCT02488863)
- Testing
- MRI Neuroimaging, Quantitative Sensory Testing, Questionnaires
- Where
- 4 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 105 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain
Soft Active Back Exosuit to Reduce Workplace Back Pain
The goal of this clinical trial is to determine if a wearable back exosuit can make it safer and easier for workers who bend, lift, and lower objects in an industrial setting.
- Conditions
- Low Back Pain, Musculoskeletal Pain, Low Back Injury
- Trial name
- NCT05802914
- Testing
- Back Exosuit
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wyss Institute at Harvard University