Electric acupuncture for chronic neck pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether electric acupuncture can reduce stiffness and pain in the neck muscles. It may be a treatment option if you have had neck pain for at least 3 months and would like to try a non-drug approach.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have had neck pain for at least 3 months
- Your average neck pain in the past week is at least 3 on a 0 to 10 scale
- Your pain is mainly in the back of your neck and may spread to the upper shoulders
- You have not had acupuncture or physical therapy for your neck pain in the past 6 months
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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