Lidocaine patch for Neck Pain

"Per information on clinicaltrials.gov, this study is in the process of recruiting patients with a start date from February 1st 2021 and an update on August 2nd 2022."

"Applicants that meet the criteria for this trial should be between 18 to 90 years old. For those under 18, there are 10 alternative clinical trials available and 151 studies designed for people over 65."

"Lidocaine patch is mainly used to treat cervical syndrome, however it may also be beneficial for minor burns, post-transplant care and osteoporosis."

"The lidocaine patch was initially studied in 2006 at City of Hope South Pasadena, with 768 completed studies as of today. Currently, there are 119 ongoing trials being conducted across the world; Baltimore is a major contributor to this effort."

"Affirmative, the information posted on clinicaltrials.gov states that this investigation is accepting applicants currently. This study's first listing was published on February 1st 2021 and has been revised as recently as February 8th 2022. A total of 84 volunteers must be recruited from 2 diverse sites for this research to complete its goal."

"Participants aged 18-90 years old and suffering from posterior neck pain may be admitted to this clinical trial. Additional eligibility criteria include tenderness when pressure is applied, a minimum average pain score of 4 in the week preceding enrollment, two weeks on a consistent analgesic treatment regimen, chronic mechanical neck pain for 3+ months prior to enrolling, and boundaries between the upper trapezius muscles, mastoid processes, shoulders."