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Can a simple electrical patch beat ultrasound for neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07723586

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

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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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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 44 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Aug 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Sep 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed and referred patients with mechanical neck pain. * Participants with subacute or chronic neck pain. * Participants willing to participate in the study. * Participants with a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain score greater than 5 (moderate to severe pain). Exclusion Criteria: * Participants with other musculoskeletal disorders, including rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, cervical radiculopathy, malignancy, or neurological disorders. * Participants with a history of trauma or whiplash injury. * Participants with chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia. * Participants with vertigo or dizziness.

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Mechanical neck pain

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dow University of Health Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Karachi, Sindh, 75300, Pakistan

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