Tecar therapy for long-term neck pain
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This study tests a type of therapy called Tecar therapy for people with long-term neck pain (lasting 3 months or more). It aims to see if it helps reduce pain and improve function better than standard care.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 55 years old
- You have had neck pain for at least 3 months
- You can come to the hospital for a standard physical therapy program
- You have not had neck surgery or a serious neck injury
- You do not have serious nerve problems, tumors, or other conditions that cause neck pain
- You have not received physical therapy for your neck in the last 6 months
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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