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NCT07278570 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Magnetic Resonance Elastography to Monitor Response to Manual Therapy in Myofascial Pain

A NA study of Myofascial Pain and Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Lower Back, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Recruiting
Registry status
NA
Development phase
78
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

NCT07278570 is a NA study of Myofascial Pain and Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Lower Back that is actively recruiting participants, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 78 participants, above the 64-participant average among 8 other Myofascial Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (22% higher). The trial reports 2 study locations across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT07278570, a NA study of Myofascial Pain and Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Lower Back, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

RECRUITING
Registry status
NA
Development phase
78 participants
Enrollment target
2
Study locations

Study Summary

The purpose of this research is to develop and test new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) methods that look at how muscles and tissues under the skin (myofascial tissues) move and respond to pressure. The investigators want to see how these tissues differ between healthy people and people with pain or injury, and how they change after hands-on treatment (Tuina therapy). The results will also be compared to a group that receives standard care without Tuina therapy. The main questions this study aims to answer are: 1. Can MR elastography (MRE) show changes in how the fascia and the layers between muscles move and stretch before and after manual therapy? 2. Do changes seen on MRE scans match changes in pain, function, and other symptoms reported by participants? 3. Can MRE measurements before treatment help predict which participants are most likely to improve with manual therapy? In this randomized controlled trial, participants with myofascial pain will be randomly assigned (randomized) to either the Tuina group or the Usual Care group following a home-based care program without manual therapy. All treatments are noninvasive, hands-on techniques commonly used in clinical practice to reduce tissue tightness and improve movement. Participants will be asked to undergo three MRI scans and to complete questionnaires and other standard clinical assessments about their pain, physical function, and quality of life.

Interventions

  • OTHER Usual care
  • OTHER Tuina treatment

Study Locations (2)

Minnesota

  • Mayo Clinic in Rochester - Rochester
  • Mayo Clinic Rochester - Rochester

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 78 participants
Start Date 2026-02-01
Est. Completion 2027-08-30
Phase NA

Sponsor

Mayo Clinic

2,844 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07278570

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07278570 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 78 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, above the 64-participant average among 8 other Myofascial Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (22% higher). The listed sponsor is Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 2 conditions, with Myofascial Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Usual care is the first listed.

NCT07278570 reports 2 study locations spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT07278570 about?

NCT07278570 is a clinical study titled "Magnetic Resonance Elastography to Monitor Response to Manual Therapy in Myofascial Pain". The purpose of this research is to develop and test new Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) methods that look at how muscles and tissues under the skin (myofascial tissues) move and respond to pressure. The investigators want to see how these tissues differ between healthy people and people with pain o...

What is the current status of trial NCT07278570?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 78 participants. The study started on 2026-02-01. Estimated completion is 2027-08-30.

What conditions does trial NCT07278570 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Myofascial Pain, Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Lower Back.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07278570?

The interventions under investigation include: Usual care (OTHER), Tuina treatment (OTHER).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07278570?

This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT07278570 being conducted?

This trial has 2 study locations across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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