Shocking relief? electrotherapy tested for young adults with neck pain
NCT ID NCT06767839
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether different types of electrotherapy can reduce neck pain and improve hand function in young adults aged 18-30. 36 participants received either TENS, high-voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, or a placebo for 20 sessions. The goal was to see if one treatment worked better than the others for easing pain and helping with daily activities.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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36 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2025
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 30 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 18-30 years old * Complaining of neck pain * Volunteering to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having received any anti-inflammatory treatment in the last 3 months * Having received any physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment in the last 3 months * Doing regular exercise * Not attending work sessions
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Burdur, Center, 15100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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