Talking therapy for thoracic outlet syndrome pain
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if talking with a counselor (motivational interviewing) can help people with long-term pain from thoracic outlet syndrome feel better. It is for adults who have not had surgery recently.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have had pain from this condition for more than 6 months.
- You have not had any surgery for it in the last 6 months.
- You do not have other health issues like cervical disc problems, fibromyalgia, rotator cuff problems, diabetes, or cancer.
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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