Shock waves could soothe nerve pain in the neck
NCT ID NCT06102304
First seen Nov 01, 2025
Summary
This study tests whether focused shock wave therapy can reduce pain and improve nerve function in people with cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck). Eighty adults aged 36 to 46 with confirmed disc problems and active trigger points will receive either real or sham shock wave treatments twice a week for four weeks. Researchers will measure pain, grip strength, and nerve signals to see if the therapy helps.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (device)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-invasive way to reduce neck and arm pain and improve muscle function in people with cervical radiculopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 80 participants. The treatment may not prove more effective than a sham procedure, and results may not apply to all patients.
Conditions
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