Auricular nerve stimulation with neck injection for cervical radiculopathy
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether adding a gentle nerve stimulation device on the ear to a standard neck injection can improve pain and function for people with nerve pain from the neck. It is a short procedure, and the goal is to see if the combination gives extra relief.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 85 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) should be between 18 and 35 – roughly a healthy to moderately heavy weight.
- You must have cervical radiculopathy (neck pain that travels into the arm due to a pinched nerve) and be scheduled for a neck epidural injection.
- You should not have serious heart rhythm problems, very slow heart rate, or certain blood pressure issues.
- You should not have active skin infections or rashes on your ear.
- You should not have a neck fracture, tumor, active infection, or severe psychiatric illness.
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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