Comparing needle treatments for whiplash neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study compares two non-surgical treatments—percutaneous electrolysis and dry needling—against standard therapy for people with whiplash-related neck pain. It aims to see which approach better reduces pain and improves function.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult with neck pain that started after a traffic accident.
- Your neck pain is at least a 5 on a 0-10 scale.
- You live in or can stay in the Autonomous Community of Melilla during the study.
- You are not taking blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants).
- You have not had neck surgery or a previous neck injury in the last year.
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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