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Can electrical pulses outsmart chronic neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07780747

Symptom relief Sponsor: Beylikduzu State Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether two types of electrical stimulation—TENS and interferential current—can relieve chronic neck pain better than a sham (fake) treatment. About 57 adults with neck pain lasting over six months will receive 10 sessions over two weeks, along with a home exercise program. Researchers will measure pain, disability, quality of life, and mood to see which approach offers the most benefit.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and interferential current (IFC) therapy, delivered via devices, compared against sham therapy.
What this could lead to
If effective, this could identify a better non-drug option for managing chronic neck pain, potentially reducing reliance on painkillers.
What could go wrong
The trial is small (57 participants) and early-stage, so results may not apply broadly. Pain relief from these devices can vary, and some people may not respond.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

57 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2015

Finished

May 2015

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

Accepted

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The inclusion criteria: * having neck pain for more than six months, * being between 18 and 60 years of age, * having sufficient cognitive capacity to complete the study questionnaires, * being functionally able to participate in an outpatient physical therapy program * voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study. The exclusion criteria: * the presence of motor deficits due to neurological involvement; * neurological conditions causing dizziness or balance loss; * congenital pathology of the cervical spine; * uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension; any contraindication to electrotherapy (such as pregnancy, severe arrhythmia, pacemaker, active infection, or skin lesions); * having received physical therapy or injection treatment for the neck region within the past year; * the presence of any connective tissue or rheumatologic disease (such as seronegative spondyloarthropathies or rheumatoid arthritis); * the presence of a mass lesion in the cervical spine or neck region; * a history of cervical spine fracture; and * the presence of psychiatric or cognitive disorders.

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Conditions

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Neck Pain

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Neck pain

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