Effectiveness of Mitragynine Topical Patch for Pain Reduction in Myofascial Pain Syndrome

NCT ID
NCT07713771
Registry status
Not yet recruiting
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase 3
Sponsor
Prince of Songkla University
Conditions
Myofascial Pain Syndrome - Neck, Topical Analgesia

Overview

ClinicalTrials.gov lists this study as Not yet recruiting.

Official title: Effectiveness of Mitragynine Topical Patch From Kratom for Pain Reduction in Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Upper Trapezius Muscle: Double Blinded Placebo, Randomized Controlled Trial

Enrollment: 64 participants (Estimated).

What is being studied

  • Drug: mitragynine topical patch from kratom
  • Drug: Placebo

Who may be eligible

Ages
18 Years to 50 Years
Sex
All
Healthy volunteers accepted
No

ClinicalTrials.gov lists the following eligibility criteria.

Inclusion Criteria: * \- Patients aged 18-50 years. * Experiencing neck or shoulder pain for more than 3 months. * Diagnosed with myofascial pain syndrome, with the most tender trigger point located in the upper trapezius muscle and a pain score between 30-60 mm measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS). Exclusion Criteria: * \- History of other neck-related conditions (e.g., whiplash injury, cervical radiculopathy, fibromyalgia syndrome, cervical spine surgery and/or fracture). * History of systemic diseases (e.g., rheumatism, multiple sclerosis, cervical myelopathy), hepatitis, liver failure, or kidney disease (serum creatinine \> 2.0 mg/dL). * Symptoms or conditions contraindicating the use of patches, such as wounds or infections at the painful site. * History of allergy to paracetamol or kratom. * History of allergy to adhesive patches/plasters. * Pregnant or breastfeeding women. * Receipt of treatment with analgesics other than paracetamol, physical therapy, dry needling/acupuncture, massage, or topical medications within the previous week. * Individuals who are unable to read or write.

Study locations

1 study location is listed.

Site recruitment status is not specified in the registry data for these locations.

Countries: Thailand

  • Changwat Songkhla, Thailand: 1

Sample of listed locations

  • Prince of Songkla university — Songkhla, Changwat Songkhla, 90110, Thailand — Site recruitment status not specified in the registry data

Study details

Start date
October 1, 2026
Primary completion date
October 31, 2028
Completion date
October 31, 2029
First posted
July 20, 2026

Source and update information

Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
NCT ID
NCT07713771
Registry last updated
August 10, 2026
QualifiedStudies registry data refreshed
October 5, 2026
QualifiedStudies record fetched
October 5, 2026

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