TENS for neck muscle stiffness and pain
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This study tests whether a gentle electrical stimulation device (TENS) applied to the neck can reduce muscle stiffness and pain in people with ongoing neck pain. If you have had neck pain for at least 6 weeks and are willing to avoid certain medications the day before, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 50 years old
- You have neck pain that is at least a 3 on a 0–10 pain scale on the day of the test
- Your neck pain has been present for 6 weeks or more (chronic or mechanical neck pain)
- You are willing to avoid pain relievers and heavy neck/shoulder exercise for 24 hours before the test
- You do not have any nerve-related symptoms like numbness or weakness in your arms, or any serious health conditions like epilepsy or a pacemaker
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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