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Diclofenac Phonophoresis Versus High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound on Patients With Neck Pain

60 participantsStarted 2022-07-30

Plain-language summary

the aim of this study is to investigate the effect of diclofenac phonophoresis versus high power pain threshold ultrasound in patients with mechanical non-specific neck pain

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 30 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. diagnosed as non-specific neck pain with upper trapezius and suboccipital muscles active myofascial trigger points less than 3 months of duration and have these criteria: taut band on palpation, hyper sensible tender spot in the taut band, local twitch response referred pain pattern
. body mass index from 18 to 25 kg/m2
. their ages from 18-30

Exclusion criteria

. if they had trigger point injections within the past 6 months
. history of neck or upper back surgery, trauma or fracture
. history of a whiplash injury, skin diseases and lesions, any sensory disturbances, any vascular syndromes, neck and back deformities
. cervical radiculopathy, and diagnosis of fibromyalgia syndrome, skin diseases

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

pain intensity

Timeframe: up to four weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05434039

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-09-01

Contact for this trial

al shaymaa sh abd el azeim, lecturer

01033771553 shimaashaaban30@yahoo.com

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