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Effects of Transcutaneous Neuromodulation and Cervical Exercise in Students With Chronic Nonspecific Cervical Pain

51 participantsStarted 2026-04-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effectiveness of a cervical exercise program, transcutaneous neuromodulation of the spinal accessory nerve, and a placebo intervention on pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, cervical proprioception, functional disability, depression, anxiety, and stress in university students with chronic non-specific neck pain. The study will include a six-week intervention period with pre- and post-treatment assessments. The findings may contribute to the development of accessible physiotherapy interventions within university settings.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 30 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * University students aged 18-30 years * Chronic non-specific neck pain lasting ≥ 3 months * Pain intensity \>3/10 on VAS * No pharmacological or physiotherapy treatment in the past 3 months Exclusion Criteria: * Specific cervical pathology (e.g., radiculopathy) * Neurological, cardiovascular, systemic, or infectious disease * Diagnosed psychological disorders * Pregnancy or postpartum period \< 1 year * Regular use of analgesics, opioids, or antidepressants * Previous cervical spine or shoulder surgery * Electronic implants * Neck pain associated with vertigo

What they're measuring

Pain Intensity

Timeframe: Baseline and week 6

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07452237

SponsorUniversidad Francisco de Vitoria

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-13

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