Acupuncture for neck pain in college athletes
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This study tests whether a type of acupuncture (called auricular vagus nerve stimulation, or AVNS) can help college athletes with neck pain. It looks at how the treatment affects pain, balance, and heart rate. If you’re a healthy college athlete with mild to moderate neck pain and no recent injuries, you may be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- You are a college athlete (play sports for a university) and live in the UAE.
- You are between 18 and 26 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 20 and 25.
- You have mild to moderate neck pain (not severe).
- You have not had any injury in the last 3 months.
- You are very active (high level of physical activity) based on a standard questionnaire.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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