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Zapping away neck pain: which electrical current works best?

NCT ID NCT06911125

Symptom relief Sponsor: Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 25, 2026 · Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Summary

Researchers are testing two types of electrical stimulation, diadynamic current and TENS, to see how well each reduces pain and improves function in people with chronic neck pain. The study includes 96 adults aged 18 to 60 who have had neck pain for at least three months. Participants receive one of the treatments, and researchers measure changes in pain intensity and neck-related disability.

What this could mean

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Active substance
electrical nerve stimulation using diadynamic current or TENS
What this could lead to
If one method works better, it could give doctors a clearer choice for helping people with long-lasting neck pain move more easily.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study, so the results may not apply to everyone. Electrical stimulation can cause skin irritation or discomfort, and some people may not respond to it at all.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

96 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Mar 2025

Finished

Aug 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Participants must be aged 18 to 60. Participants must report chronic neck pain for a minimum duration of three months. Participants experiencing pain must have a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score of at least 3. Exclusion Criteria: Participants with a history of neck or shoulder surgery Participants diagnosed with a rheumatic or neurological disorder

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Conditions

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Neck Pain Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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Functional status Neck pain Neck pain chronic Pain Pain intensity assessment

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Afyonkarahisar Health Science University

    Afyonkarahisar, Afyonkarahisar, 03030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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