Evaluation of a Novel Class of Objective Myofascial Pain Assessments (NCT05793086)
Electrophysiological and Ultrasound Quantitative Biomarkers for Myofascial Pain
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
This is an observational study that is intended to determine the capacity of three technologies to serve as diagnostic biomarkers for myofascial pain syndrome. Investigators will seek patients with myofasical pain syndrome as well as healthy subjects for this study. Electrical impedance myography (EIM), myofiber threshold tracking (TT) excitability testing, and ultrasound with shear wave elastography (SWE) measurements will be obtained from the trapezius muscle (the muscle that extends over the back of the neck and shoulders). These measurements will be repeated within 2-5 days to assess repeatability of these methods.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
- Ultrasound (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- Electrical impedance myography (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- Excitability testing (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (2 Sites)
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, Massachusetts
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
More studies in Myofascial Pain
- Multi-modal Imaging of Myofascial Pain — St Louis, Missouri
- EXPLORER Total Body PET/CT Imaging for Myofascial Pain — Sacramento, California
- Multi-modal Imaging of Myofascial Pain - Phase 2 — St Louis, Missouri
Explore by condition: All Myofascial Pain clinical trials
💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.