Shocking pain away: TENS or magnetic pulses for pinched nerves?
NCT ID NCT07557511
First seen May 03, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study compares two non-invasive nerve stimulation techniques—TENS (electrical pads on the skin) and rTMS (magnetic pulses on the scalp)—for reducing pain and improving function in people with cervical radiculopathy (a pinched nerve in the neck causing arm pain). Fifty adults aged 30-45 with at least 3 months of pain will be randomly assigned to one of the two treatments. The goal is to see which method better relieves pain, reduces disability, and improves neck movement.
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Active substance
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which nerve stimulation method better eases pain and improves daily function for people with cervical radiculopathy.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are temporary and aim to manage symptoms, not cure the condition.
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