Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Trigger Point Injection for Chronic Thoracic Myofascial Pain
2026年9月4日 更新者:Ryan S. D'Souza、Mayo Clinic
Ultrasound-guided Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block Versus Trigger Point Injection (TPI) for Chronic Thoracic Myofascial Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Chronic thoracic (mid-back) pain can be difficult to treat, and there is limited evidence to guide the use of injection therapies for pain arising from muscles and surrounding soft tissues.
Two commonly used treatments are trigger point injections (TPI) and erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks, but no studies have directly compared their effectiveness for chronic thoracic myofascial pain.
The purpose of this study is to compare pain relief, physical function, emotional well-being, patient satisfaction, and safety following treatment with either an ESP block or TPI.
Participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two treatments.
Researchers will follow participants for up to 12 weeks after the procedure and collect information through questionnaires and pain assessments.
研究概览
地位
招聘中
条件
研究类型
介入性
注册 (估计的)
76
阶段
- 第四阶段
联系人和位置
本节提供了进行研究的人员的详细联系信息,以及有关进行该研究的地点的信息。
学习联系方式
- 姓名:Ryan D'Souza, MD
- 电话号码:507-284-9696
- 邮箱:dsouza.ryan@mayo.edu
学习地点
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Florida
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Jacksonville、Florida、美国、32224
- 尚未招聘
- Mayo Clinic
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接触:
- Eva Kubrova, MD
- 电话号码:904-956-2043
- 邮箱:kubrova.eva@mayo.edu
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首席研究员:
- Eva Kubrova, MD
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Maryland
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Baltimore、Maryland、美国、21201
- 尚未招聘
- University of Maryland
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接触:
- Jay Karri, MD
- 电话号码:410-706-3100
- 邮箱:jkarri@som.umaryland.edu
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首席研究员:
- Jay Karri, MD
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Minnesota
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Rochester、Minnesota、美国、55905
- 招聘中
- Mayo Clinic
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首席研究员:
- Ryan D'Souza, MD
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接触:
- Ryan D'Souza, MD
- 电话号码:507-284-9696
- 邮箱:dsouza.ryan@mayo.edu
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Ohio
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Columbus、Ohio、美国、43210
- 尚未招聘
- The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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接触:
- Nasir Hussain, MD
- 电话号码:614-293-8000
- 邮箱:nasir.hussain@osumc.edu
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首席研究员:
- Nasir Hussain, MD
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Texas
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Houston、Texas、美国、77030
- 尚未招聘
- MD Anderson Cancer Center
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首席研究员:
- Saba Javed, MD
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接触:
- Saba Javed, MD
- 电话号码:877-632-6789
- 邮箱:sjaved@mdanderson.org
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参与标准
研究人员寻找符合特定描述的人,称为资格标准。这些标准的一些例子是一个人的一般健康状况或先前的治疗。
资格标准
适合学习的年龄
- 成人
- 年长者
接受健康志愿者
不
描述
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults aged 18-80 years
- Chronic thoracic myofascial pain lasting at least three months
- Pain intensity of ≥4 on 11-point NRS
- At least two of three following conditions: Focal thoracic paraspinal pain, palpable taut band, referred pain pattern with palpation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Thoracic radiculopathy
- Cervical myelopathy with neurological deficit
- Prior cervicothoracic spine surgery
- Pregnancy or lactation
- Contraindication to local anesthetic
- Active malignancy
- Fibromyalgia
- BMI >40 kg/m2
- Workers' compensation or active litigation related to thoracic pain
- Acute herpes zoster or history of postherpetic neuralgia involving thoracic dermatomes
- Current opioid use >50 morphine milligram equivalents daily
- Severe psychiatric or cognitive disorders, specifically history of schizophrenia, chronic psychotic disorders, dementia
- History of substance use disorder
- Inability to provide informed consent
学习计划
本节提供研究计划的详细信息,包括研究的设计方式和研究的衡量标准。
研究是如何设计的?
设计细节
- 主要用途:治疗
- 分配:随机化
- 介入模型:并行分配
- 屏蔽:单身的
武器和干预
参与者组/臂 |
干预/治疗 |
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实验性的:Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) Block
Participants will receive an ultrasound-guided thoracic erector spinae plane (ESP) block at the thoracic level corresponding to the location of maximal pain.
Under ultrasound guidance, a 22-gauge needle will be advanced into the fascial plane deep to the erector spinae muscle and superficial to the transverse process.
Participants will receive 5 mL of 0.5% plain bupivacaine per side, with bilateral injections performed when clinically indicated for bilateral thoracic pain.
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Participants will receive an ultrasound-guided thoracic erector spinae plane (ESP) block at the thoracic level corresponding to the location of maximal pain.
Under ultrasound guidance, a 22-gauge needle will be advanced into the fascial plane deep to the erector spinae muscle and superficial to the transverse process.
Participants will receive 5 mL of 0.5% plain bupivacaine per side, with bilateral injections performed when clinically indicated for bilateral thoracic pain.
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有源比较器:Trigger Point Injection (TPI)
Participants will receive ultrasound-guided trigger point injection(s) into the thoracic paraspinal musculature at the site(s) of maximal tenderness.
Under ultrasound guidance, 0.5% plain bupivacaine will be injected in volumes of 1-2 mL per injection site, with a maximum total volume of 5 mL per side and up to five injection sites per laterality.
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Participants will receive ultrasound-guided trigger point injection(s) into the thoracic paraspinal musculature at the site(s) of maximal tenderness.
Under ultrasound guidance, 0.5% plain bupivacaine will be injected in volumes of 1-2 mL per injection site, with a maximum total volume of 5 mL per side and up to five injection sites per laterality.
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研究衡量的是什么?
主要结果指标
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Pain Score
大体时间:baseline, 6 weeks
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A Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain is a patient-reported item regarding the level of pain experienced and is measured on a Likert scale from 0 to 10, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable".
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baseline, 6 weeks
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次要结果测量
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Modified Oswestry Disability Index
大体时间:baseline, 6 weeks
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Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) is a validated 10-item questionnaire assessing functional limitations in daily activities across spinal disorders, with total scores ranging from 0 to 100, where higher scores indicate greater disability.
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baseline, 6 weeks
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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
大体时间:baseline, 6 weeks
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Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) is a 20-item questionnaire with scores ranging from 0 to 60, with higher scores indicating greater depressive symptom burden.
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baseline, 6 weeks
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Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS)
大体时间:baseline, 6 weeks
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The PCS is a 13-item instrument measuring catastrophic thinking related to pain, with scores ranging from 0 to 52, and scores of 30 or higher indicating clinically significant levels of catastrophizing.
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baseline, 6 weeks
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Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC)
大体时间:6 weeks
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The PGIC questionnaire is a 7-point Likert scale ranging from "very much worse" to "very much improved."
This measure provides a global assessment of treatment benefit from the patient's perspective.
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6 weeks
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Repeat Injections
大体时间:12 weeks
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This measure will assess the number of patients requiring repeat injection(s) within 12 weeks following the index procedure.
Measurement: Binary outcome (yes/no), obtained via follow-up assessment of medical record review (no patient questionnaire).
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12 weeks
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Adverse Events
大体时间:Day 0 (procedure day), 6 weeks
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We will assess the occurrence of procedure-related adverse events within 6 weeks following the index procedure.
This will involve categorical recording of adverse events including but not limited to: injection site pain, hematoma, infection, vasovagal reaction, allergic reaction, pneumothorax, and new or worsening neurologic symptoms.
All adverse events will be recorded and categorized according to severity and relatedness to the procedure.
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Day 0 (procedure day), 6 weeks
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其他结果措施
结果测量 |
措施说明 |
大体时间 |
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Fasciculation (in Trigger Point Injection Cohort Only)
大体时间:Day 0 (procedure day)
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Proceduralist will document occurrence (yes/no) of muscle fasciculation while performing trigger point injection.
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Day 0 (procedure day)
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Taut band Visualization (in Trigger Point Injection Cohort Only)
大体时间:Day 0 (procedure day)
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The proceduralist will document ultrasound visualization of a taut band (yes/no) while performing trigger point injection only.
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Day 0 (procedure day)
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Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) Pain Score During and After Injection
大体时间:Day 0 (procedure day)
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A Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain is a patient-reported item regarding the level of pain experienced and is measured on a Likert scale from 0 to 10, where 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the worst pain imaginable".
Participants will be asked to rate their worst injection pain experienced during the procedure, and also to rate their immediate post-procedural pain intensity.
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Day 0 (procedure day)
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合作者和调查者
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- 首席研究员:Ryan D'Souza, MD、Mayo Clinic
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研究主要日期
学习开始 (实际的)
2026年8月13日
初级完成 (估计的)
2029年8月1日
研究完成 (估计的)
2029年8月30日
研究注册日期
首次提交
2026年6月3日
首先提交符合 QC 标准的
2026年6月3日
首次发布 (实际的)
2026年6月8日
研究记录更新
最后更新发布 (实际的)
2026年9月9日
上次提交的符合 QC 标准的更新
2026年9月4日
最后验证
2026年9月1日
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