Can a simple electrical patch beat ultrasound for neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07723586

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Dow University of Health Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether adding TENS (a mild electrical stimulation) or therapeutic ultrasound to standard exercises better eases mechanical neck pain. Forty-four adults with moderate-to-severe neck pain will receive nine sessions over two weeks. Researchers will measure pain, disability, and neck movement to see which combination works best.

What this could mean

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Active substance: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and therapeutic ultrasound, each combined with therapeutic exercises
What this could lead to: If one approach proves superior, it could point toward a more effective non-drug treatment for mechanical neck pain.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 44 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Both treatments are generally safe, but individual responses vary.

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MECHANICAL NECK PAIN

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Dow University of Health Sciences
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Karachi, Sindh, 75300, Pakistan

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