Active clinical trials for "Myofascial Pain Syndromes"

Amygdala Retraining Treatment (ART) is a new and promising therapy for patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM), however, randomized controlled trials (RCT) are scarce. The investigators have added mindfulness to this therapy, based on preliminary reports of its efficacy on patients, obtaining Amygdala Retraining Treatment with Mindfulness (ART+MF). Other therapy that has been assessed in many psychiatric and medical disorders during the last years has been Compassion Therapy (CT). There are no studies on its efficacy in FM. Aims: The aim of this trial is to assess the efficacy of both ART+MF and CT on the general function of the patients with FM. A secondary objective is to assess the effect of these therapies on psychological (pain, depression, anxiety, etc.) and biological variables (some biomarkers related with inflammation). Methods: Design: Randomized, controlled trial with three arms: a) ART+MF, b) CT and c) Relaxation as control intervention. Sample: A sample (N=60 patients, about N=20 for each arm) will be recruited from primary care settings at the city of Zaragoza, Spain.

The aim of this study is to compare the effects of two physiotherapeutic treatments of fibromyalgia: global postural reeducation associated with cognitive behavioral therapy and segmental muscle stretching exercises associated with cognitive behavioral therapy.

The main objective of this trial is to compare change in weekly average daily pain score (ADPS) from baseline to Week 13 in participants receiving either dose of DS-5565 versus placebo. Weekly ADPS is based on daily pain scores reported by the participant that best describes his or her worst pain over the previous 24 hours.

This research study because is looking at woman with symptoms of chronic pelvic pain caused by short, tight, and tender pelvic floor muscles (Myofascial Pelvic Pain syndrome). The purpose of this study is to determine whether or not injections with onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) improve symptoms of pain and tenderness. The drug being studied, Botox is FDA approved for other uses. However, Botox is not FDA approved for the use in myofascial pelvic pain (MPP). Therefore, Botox is considered experimental or research in this study.

Fibromyalgia is a common disorder affecting approximately 2% of the Canadian population. Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia commonly present with chronic, widespread pain as well as fatigue, depression, mood disturbances, and cognitive symptoms. As a result, fibromyalgia has a negative impact on the patient's quality of life, and a negative financial impact for them, society, and the healthcare system, through lost wages and delayed diagnosis. Therefore a more direct and conclusive method of diagnosis is needed. Recently, fibromyalgia diagnosis has been based on the modified American College of Rheumatology Preliminary Diagnostic Criteria for fibromyalgia. To assist with diagnosis, recent evidence shows that compared to healthy people, people with fibromyalgia present with differences on functional MRI (fMRI) whole brain scans, as well as differences in a functional blood biomarker challenge test, known as fm/a. The fm/a determines the function of the immune system in response to a stimulus, and has been used previously to show that people with fibromyalgia have a severely blunted immune response. Despite the number of treatment options available, interventions for chronic pain remain largely ineffective. In light of its demonstrated effectiveness, safety, and ease of use in previous studies, radial shockwave therapy (RSWT) has been selected for inclusion in the present study. The main objective of this study is to determine the efficacy and effect of RSWT compared to placebo on the symptoms frequently reported in association with fibromyalgia. In addition, the fm/a and brain activity associated with pain patterns (fMRI) may assist in early diagnosis and prediction of treatment success in patients with fibromyalgia.

A Randomised Controlled Trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a Second-Generation Mindfulness-Based Intervention known as Meditation Awareness Training (MAT) for treating fibromyalgia syndrome.

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on pain related parameters including Pain intensity, 24 hours pain intensity, Pressure pain threshold, anxiety, muscle tension, cervical range of motion, pain frequency, patient satisfaction and side effect in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of Thai massage on electromyogram in patients with chronic upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points.

The purpose of this study study is to determine whether TD-9855 is effective in treating patients with fibromyalgia.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether kinesitherapy techniques and a myofascial therapy protocol are effective in the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.