Nerve Stimulation Treatments for Neck and Arm Pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This study compares two non-surgical treatments for pain radiating from your neck into your arm and hand: one using electrical stimulation on your skin, and another using magnetic pulses on your scalp. The goal is to reduce pain and improve how well your arm functions.
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Who can take part
- You are between 30 and 45 years old
- You have one-sided neck and arm pain (not both sides) caused by a pinched nerve in your neck, lasting at least 3 months
- Your pain score is greater than 6 out of 10
- Your neck disability score is higher than 20% (meaning the pain affects your daily activities)
- Your body weight is in a healthy range (BMI between 18.5 and 29.9)
- You have no history of neck surgery, heart pacemaker, or certain neurological conditions
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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