Shockwave therapy for neck and shoulder muscle pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests if focused shockwave therapy can help people with long-term neck and shoulder pain caused by tight muscles in the upper back. The goal is to see if this treatment is safe and effective for easing pain and improving daily activities.
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Who can take part
- Adults age 21 or older
- Neck and shoulder pain from muscles, not joints or nerves, for at least 3 months
- Pain is bad enough to affect daily life (score above 5 on a neck disability test)
- Not taken pain relievers or muscle relaxants in the past month
- Not had other treatments like injections, physical therapy, or similar for this pain in the past month
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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