Multi-modal Imaging of Myofascial Pain

Description

The goal of this study is to develop new imaging biomarkers for quantitative assessments of myofascial pain.

Conditions

Myofascial Pain

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Study overview

The goal of this study is to develop new imaging biomarkers for quantitative assessments of myofascial pain.

Development and Identification of Magnetic Resonance, Electrophysiological, and Fiber-optic Imaging Biomarkers of Myofascial Pain

Multi-modal Imaging of Myofascial Pain

Condition
Myofascial Pain
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Saint Louis

Washington University, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63110

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Absence of a history of chronic pain in the targeted anatomical location (i.e., neck and shoulder) that had limited activities of daily living or work
  • 2. A numerical current pain index of lower than 0.5 according to initial assessment with visual analog scale
  • 3. Able to understand the goal of the project and give informed consent.
  • 1. Pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • 2. Contraindication to MRI
  • 3. Previous severe/acute neck or shoulder injury
  • 4. Previous neck or shoulder surgery
  • 5. Neck or shoulder deformities
  • 6. Inability to provide consent.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 80 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Washington University School of Medicine,

Study Record Dates

2025-04