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Can tape or electric pulses beat exercise for neck pain?

NCT ID NCT07770308

Disease control Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether kinesio taping, TENS therapy, or home exercises work best for people with cervical myofascial pain syndrome—a condition causing pain and weakness from tight muscle bands in the neck and upper back. About 45 adults aged 18–65 will be randomly assigned to one of the three treatments. Researchers will measure pain, muscle stiffness (using ultrasound elastography), neck movement, and disability to see if any approach stands out.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Kinesio taping, TENS therapy, and home-based exercises
What this could lead to
If one approach proves better, it could point toward a more effective, drug-free way to ease neck pain and improve function.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. Some people may find taping or TENS uncomfortable or ineffective.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

45 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2023

Finished

Apr 2024

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-65 and diagnosed with cervical MAS according to the major and minor diagnostic criteria defined by Travel and Simons. Exclusion Criteria: * Those diagnosed with myofascial syndrome and receiving medical treatment and physical therapy * Those diagnosed with myofascial syndrome and taking an exercise program * Those diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome * Skin disease and edema in the area to be applied * Kinesiology tape allergy * Neurological diseases (Epilepsy, stroke, upper motor neuron lesions) * People using pacemakers * Hypertension and diabetes that cannot be controlled with medication * Any fracture pathology involving the upper extremity and cervical region, * Other cervical pathologies that may cause neck pain other than MAS * Pregnancy * Cognitive dysfunction and poor cooperation

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity myofascial pain syndrome

As listed by the trial registrant

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Myofascial pain syndrome

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bakırkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Hospital

    Istanbul, Bakırköy, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)

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