Plain-English translation of NCT05429827 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether injections of dextrose (a type of sugar) can help relieve pain from myofascial trigger points—those stubborn, painful knots in muscles that don't go away on their own. Researchers will compare three different injection options: salt water (the control), a weaker sugar solution, and a stronger sugar solution. The goal is to find out which approach works best and causes the least discomfort.
Myofascial trigger points are a common source of persistent neck and shoulder pain that can be difficult to treat with standard approaches. This medication may help reduce inflammation and pain in these muscle knots, but doctors need to test which strength of the treatment works best before recommending it widely.
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You will receive a single injection into your trigger point muscle. Then you'll have follow-up visits to measure your pain and how well you can move at 1 hour, 1 week, 2 weeks, and 1 month after the injection. Researchers will also use ultrasound to look at the muscle before and after treatment. The whole study follows you for about one month.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 3, 2026 · Not medical advice
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