CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) in Patients With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain

Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2022-08-01

Plain-language summary

This investigation aims to investigate the effectiveness of Pulse Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) on neck pain, cervical range of motion, pressure pain threshold and quality of life in patients with nonspecific chronic neck pain compared to cervical therapeutic exercises.

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 55 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Neck pain for at least 3 months in the 20-55 age range
✓. Diagnosed with nonspecific chronic neck pain by examination, history and imaging methods

Exclusion criteria

✕. Pregnancy
✕. Inflammatory rheumatologic diseases
✕. Malignity
✕. Having a cardiac pacemaker
✕. Previous surgery related to the cervical spine
✕. Having bleeding diathesis
✕. Having a body implant with an electronic or battery system
✕. Neck pain due to neurological and vascular diseases

What they're measuring

Change from baseline visual analog scale (VAS) neck and arm pain at 3rd and 6th week

Timeframe: up to 6th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05581186

SponsorAfyonkarahisar Health Sciences University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-09-01

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