TENS vs Ultrasound for mechanical neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two common treatments—TENS (a device that uses mild electrical pulses) and ultrasound therapy—along with neck exercises for long-lasting neck pain. You would get one of these treatments for several weeks to see which helps your pain more.
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Who can take part
- You have mechanical neck pain (pain from muscle strain, not from an injury or other disease).
- Your neck pain has lasted for more than a few weeks (subacute or chronic).
- Your pain level is moderate to severe (5 or higher on a 0-10 pain scale).
- You do not have other conditions like arthritis, fibromyalgia, a neck injury, or frequent dizziness.
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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