Neck PainNCT06767839
The Effect of Electrotherapy on Young Individuals With Neck Pain
A study testing Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation in people with Neck Pain, run by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this clinical study was to investigate the effects of different electrotherapy interventions on pain and hand function in young individuals with neck pain. The main question that the study aimed to answer is: are two different electrotherapy interventions superior to each other for pain and hand function?… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Neck Pain
- What is being tested?
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 36 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2025to 21 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between 18-30 years old
- Complaining of neck pain
- Volunteering to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- Having received any anti-inflammatory treatment in the last 3 months
- Having received any physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment in the last 3 months
- Doing regular exercise
- Not attending work sessions
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Burdur, Center, 15100
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Different Electrotherapy Interventions on Pain and Hand Function in Young Individuals With Neck Pain: a Randomized Controlled Double-blind Trial
The aim of this clinical study was to investigate the effects of different electrotherapy interventions on pain and hand function in young individuals with neck pain.
The main question that the study aimed to answer is: are two different electrotherapy interventions superior to each other for pain and hand function? Participants will be assigned to either transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, high-voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, or placebo. Participants will receive a total of 20 sessions of electrotherapy intervention, 20 minutes per day, 3 days a week. Participants will be evaluated before the intervention, after 1 session, and 1 week after the completion of the 20-session intervention.
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Being tested
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation, Sham TENS
- Keywords
- neck pain, electrotherapy, TENS, HVPGS
- Medical subject headings
- Neck Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve StimulationOther
Also called TENS
The current parameters for the TENS to be applied in the study were determined as 100 Hz, 100 microsecond pulse duration, and asymmetric biphasic waveform. The current intensity will be increased until the person feels a tingling sensation and will be applied for a total of 20 minutes. Two superficial electrodes will be placed to cover the application area to create an effect in deep tissue.
High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic StimulationOther
Also called HVPGS
YVKGS is a monophasic waveform current with double peaks, short pulse duration and a voltage higher than 100 Volts, the frequency of which can be adjusted optionally. In the study, the current parameters of YVKGS were determined as a frequency of 100 Hz, continuous pulse, double peak monophasic waveform. The current intensity will be applied for 20 minutes at the voltage at which the person feels a tingling sensation. Two superficial electrodes will be placed to cover the application area to create an effect in deep tissue.
Sham TENSOther
The current will be applied to the sham TENS group with the same parameters as the TENS group, and will be reduced and turned off after a while. In TENS application, people normally report that they no longer feel tingling after a few minutes of starting the application. Therefore, it will be explained to the sham TENS group that this situation is normal, and that they no longer feel tingling because they have become accustomed to the applied current.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) | Experimental | Participants assigned to this group will receive TENS for 20 minutes each session for a total of 20 sessions. Receives: Other: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation |
| Group of High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS) | Experimental | Participants assigned to this group will receive HVPGS for 20 minutes each session for a total of 20 sessions. Receives: Other: High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation |
| Group of sham | Sham comparator | Individuals assigned to this group will be started on TENS current for a total of 20 sessions, each session lasting 20 minutes, but the current will be reduced and turned off after 1 minute. It will be explained to the individuals that this current is applied at a subthreshold level. Receives: Other: Sham TENS |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale
The Visual Analog Scale is a 10-centimeter (cm) scale, with 0 being defined as "no pain" and 10 as "unbearable pain." It is a valid and reliable method for assessing the severity of musculoskeletal pain and is frequently used in clinical studies. In a study conducted on patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, a VAS value of less than 3.4 cm was classified as mild pain, a VAS value between 3.5 and 7.4 cm was classified as moderate pain, and a VAS value greater than 7.5 cm was classified as severe pain.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Treshold Faradic Test
Pain threshold measurement is performed by applying a surge faradic current with a frequency of 50 Hz and a transition time of 0.1-1 msec. The point at which the current is first felt is defined as the pain threshold. In this test, the active electrode is placed at the motor point of the relevant muscle, while the passive electrode can be placed in a more distal or proximal region.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Patient-Specific Functional Scale
Patients are asked to list the three activities that cause the most difficulty with their neck pain. Each activity is then scored from 0 (unable to perform the activity) to 10 (able to perform the activity at the same level as before the onset of symptoms).
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Core Outcome Meassure Index-Neck
It is a symptom-specific measurement tool that includes all the parameters that need to be evaluated in patients with low back pain (pain, function, quality of life, disability), and has the advantages of being short and easy to apply. It consists of six questions and each question is scored between 0 and 10. Higher scores indicate worse results.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Secondary outcomes (6)
Nine-Hole Peg Test
It is a standardized, valid and reliable test that measures upper extremity functions and motor speed, consisting of nine cylindrical wooden sticks and a board with nine round holes. Individuals are asked to quickly take 9 wooden sticks from the box they are in, place them in the holes randomly without observing the order, quickly take them out of the holes without waiting and place them back in the box. The total time that elapses while the individuals insert and remove the sticks from the holes is recorded with a stopwatch in seconds.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Gross Grip Strength
Gross grip strength will be measured with a Jamar® digital hand dynamometer. The gross grip strength measurement will be performed in the standard measurement position recommended by the American Hand Therapists Association, with the patient sitting in a chair without elbow support, the arm in adduction and neutral rotation, the elbow in 90-degree flexion, and the forearm and wrist in a neutral position. The test will be repeated 3 times. The average of the 3 tests will be taken.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Pinch Grip Strength
Pinch grip strength will be measured with a Jamar® digital pinchmeter. The pinch grip strength measurement position will be performed with the patient sitting in a chair without elbow support, the arm in adduction and neutral rotation, the elbow in 90 degrees flexion, the forearm in 90 degrees supination, and the wrist in a neutral position. The test will be repeated 3 times. The average of the 3 tests will be taken.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Upper Extremity Strenght
The strength of individuals' shoulder flexor, extensor, abductor, adductor and rotator muscles, elbow flexor and extensor muscles, wrist flexor and extensor muscles will be evaluated with a sphygmomanometer. The evaluation will be carried out with the protocol of the person being measured applying maximum force against the device while the person measuring holds the sphygmomanometer steady.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test
It is a test used to evaluate light touch sensation in individuals. Monofilaments contain different values from 1.65 to 6.65. Monofilaments between 1.65 and 2.83 are interpreted as normal sensation, while an increase in the perceived thickness indicates a sensory defect. The test will be applied to the C3-C8 dermatomes on both upper extremities. The evaluation will start with the 2.83 monofilament, which is considered optimal, and 3 strokes, each lasting 3 seconds, will be applied to each point with the monofilament. Individuals will be asked to give the answer "I felt it". If individuals respond, a lower monofilament will be applied, and if no response is received, a higher monofilament will be applied and the test will be continued.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Cervical Endurance Test
To assess the endurance of the cervical flexors, individuals perform cervical flexion while lying on their back in a chin position, and the time they maintain this position is recorded in seconds. To assess the endurance of the cervical extensors, individuals attempt to maintain a neutral neck position while lying on their stomach with their head hanging off the bed, and the time they maintain this position is recorded in seconds. The test is terminated when the head position changes in the direction of flexion or extension, or when individuals want to stop the test.
Measured: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted10 Jan 2025
- Study start15 Jan 2025
- Primary completion21 Dec 2025
- Study completion21 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (17)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Neck PainStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The sample of the study is Burdur Health Services Vocational School students with neck pain. Participants will be assigned to 3 intervention groups by stratified randomization. The strata are age and gender.
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Investigator
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Pamukkale University
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Betül Söylemez, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06767839
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- GO 2023/97
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 17 Dec 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Acedo AA, Luduvice Antunes AC, Barros dos Santos A, Barbosa de Olveira C, Tavares dos Santos C, Colonezi GL, Fontana FA, Fukuda TY. Upper trapezius relaxation induced by TENS and interferential current in computer users with chronic nonspecific neck discomfort: An electromyographic analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015;28(1):19-24. doi: 10.3233/BMR-140482.
PubMed 24867904Alsalameh AM, Harisi MJ, Alduayji MA, Almutham AA, Mahmood FM. Evaluating the relationship between smartphone addiction/overuse and musculoskeletal pain among medical students at Qassim University. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 Sep 30;8(9):2953-2959. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_665_19. eCollection 2019 Sep.
PubMed 31681674Xie Y, Szeto G, Dai J. Prevalence and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal complaints among users of mobile handheld devices: A systematic review. Appl Ergon. 2017 Mar;59(Pt A):132-142. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.08.020. Epub 2016 Sep 11.
PubMed 27890121Özünlü Pekyavaş, N. , Bastug Yuruk, O. & Saygılı, F. (2020). Artan Mobil Teknoloji Kullanımının Yol Açtığı Ağrı Sendromu: "Text Neck" . Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi , 4 (3) , 251-257 .
Parazza S, Vanti C, O'Reilly C, Villafane JH, Tricas Moreno JM, Estebanez De Miguel E. The relationship between cervical flexor endurance, cervical extensor endurance, VAS, and disability in subjects with neck pain. Chiropr Man Therap. 2014 Mar 3;22(1):10. doi: 10.1186/2045-709X-22-10.
PubMed 24581272Olson LE, Millar AL, Dunker J, Hicks J, Glanz D. Reliability of a clinical test for deep cervical flexor endurance. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 Feb;29(2):134-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.12.009.
PubMed 16461172Bell-Krotoski JA, Fess EE, Figarola JH, Hiltz D. Threshold detection and Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. J Hand Ther. 1995 Apr-Jun;8(2):155-62. doi: 10.1016/s0894-1130(12)80314-0.
PubMed 7550627Raji P, Ansari NN, Naghdi S, Forogh B, Hasson S. Relationship between Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments perception Test and sensory nerve conduction studies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. NeuroRehabilitation. 2014;35(3):543-52. doi: 10.3233/NRE-141150.
PubMed 25238864Mannion AF, Porchet F, Kleinstuck FS, Lattig F, Jeszenszky D, Bartanusz V, Dvorak J, Grob D. The quality of spine surgery from the patient's perspective. Part 1: the Core Outcome Measures Index in clinical practice. Eur Spine J. 2009 Aug;18 Suppl 3(Suppl 3):367-73. doi: 10.1007/s00586-009-0942-8. Epub 2009 Mar 25.
PubMed 19319578Stevens A, Koke A, van der Weijden T, Beurskens A. The development of a patient-specific method for physiotherapy goal setting: a user-centered design. Disabil Rehabil. 2018 Aug;40(17):2048-2055. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1325943. Epub 2017 May 13.
PubMed 28504014Boonstra AM, Schiphorst Preuper HR, Balk GA, Stewart RE. Cut-off points for mild, moderate, and severe pain on the visual analogue scale for pain in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Pain. 2014 Dec;155(12):2545-2550. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2014.09.014. Epub 2014 Sep 17.
PubMed 25239073Boonstra AM, Schiphorst Preuper HR, Reneman MF, Posthumus JB, Stewart RE. Reliability and validity of the visual analogue scale for disability in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Int J Rehabil Res. 2008 Jun;31(2):165-9. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0b013e3282fc0f93.
PubMed 18467932Yalcinkaya G, Kara B, Arda MN. Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability and validity of the Turkish version of Patient-Specific Functional Scale in patients with chronic neck pain. Turk J Med Sci. 2020 Jun 23;50(4):824-831. doi: 10.3906/sag-1905-91.
PubMed 32233180Dissanayaka TD, Pallegama RW, Suraweera HJ, Johnson MI, Kariyawasam AP. Comparison of the Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and Interferential Therapy on the Upper Trapezius in Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Study. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Sep;95(9):663-72. doi: 10.1097/PHM.0000000000000461.
PubMed 26945216Chen PY, Cheen JR, Jheng YC, Wu HK, Huang SE, Kao CL. Clinical applications and consideration of interventions of electrotherapy for orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation. J Chin Med Assoc. 2022 Jan 1;85(1):24-29. doi: 10.1097/JCMA.0000000000000634.
PubMed 34643619
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Different Electrotherapy Interventions on Pain and Hand Function in Young Individuals With Neck Pain: a Randomized Controlled Double-blind Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06767839
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- GO 2023/97
- Conditions
- Neck Pain
- Keywords
- neck pain, electrotherapy, TENS, HVPGS
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 36 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Pamukkale University
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 21 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 10 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this clinical study was to investigate the effects of different electrotherapy interventions on pain and hand function in young individuals with neck pain.
The main question that the study aimed to answer is: are two different electrotherapy interventions superior to each other for pain and hand function? Participants will be assigned to either transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, high-voltage pulsed galvanic stimulation, or placebo. Participants will receive a total of 20 sessions of electrotherapy intervention, 20 minutes per day, 3 days a week. Participants will be evaluated before the intervention, after 1 session, and 1 week after the completion of the 20-session intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, investigator)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- The sample of the study is Burdur Health Services Vocational School students with neck pain. Participants will be assigned to 3 intervention groups by stratified randomization. The strata are age and gender.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) | Experimental | Other: Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve StimulationParticipants assigned to this group will receive TENS for 20 minutes each session for a total of 20 sessions. |
| Group of High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS) | Experimental | Other: High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic StimulationParticipants assigned to this group will receive HVPGS for 20 minutes each session for a total of 20 sessions. |
| Group of sham | Sham comparator | Other: Sham TENSIndividuals assigned to this group will be started on TENS current for a total of 20 sessions, each session lasting 20 minutes, but the current will be reduced and turned off after 1 minute. It will be explained to the individuals that this current is applied at a subthreshold level. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being between 18-30 years old
- Complaining of neck pain
- Volunteering to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having received any anti-inflammatory treatment in the last 3 months
- Having received any physical therapy and rehabilitation treatment in the last 3 months
- Doing regular exercise
- Not attending work sessions
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve StimulationAlso: TENSThe current parameters for the TENS to be applied in the study were determined as 100 Hz, 100 microsecond pulse duration, and asymmetric biphasic waveform. The current intensity will be increased until the person feels a tingling sensation and will be applied for a total of 20 minutes. Two superficial electrodes will be placed to cover the application area to create an effect in deep tissue. | Other | Group of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) |
| High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic StimulationAlso: HVPGSYVKGS is a monophasic waveform current with double peaks, short pulse duration and a voltage higher than 100 Volts, the frequency of which can be adjusted optionally. In the study, the current parameters of YVKGS were determined as a frequency of 100 Hz, continuous pulse, double peak monophasic waveform. The current intensity will be applied for 20 minutes at the voltage at which the person feels a tingling sensation. Two superficial electrodes will be placed to cover the application area to create an effect in deep tissue. | Other | Group of High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation (HVPGS) |
| Sham TENSThe current will be applied to the sham TENS group with the same parameters as the TENS group, and will be reduced and turned off after a while. In TENS application, people normally report that they no longer feel tingling after a few minutes of starting the application. Therefore, it will be explained to the sham TENS group that this situation is normal, and that they no longer feel tingling because they have become accustomed to the applied current. | Other | Group of sham |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
The Visual Analog Scale is a 10-centimeter (cm) scale, with 0 being defined as "no pain" and 10 as "unbearable pain." It is a valid and reliable method for assessing the severity of musculoskeletal pain and is frequently used in clinical studies. In a study conducted on patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain, a VAS value of less than 3.4 cm was classified as mild pain, a VAS value between 3.5 and 7.4 cm was classified as moderate pain, and a VAS value greater than 7.5 cm was classified as severe pain.
Treshold Faradic Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Pain threshold measurement is performed by applying a surge faradic current with a frequency of 50 Hz and a transition time of 0.1-1 msec. The point at which the current is first felt is defined as the pain threshold. In this test, the active electrode is placed at the motor point of the relevant muscle, while the passive electrode can be placed in a more distal or proximal region.
Patient-Specific Functional Scale
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Patients are asked to list the three activities that cause the most difficulty with their neck pain. Each activity is then scored from 0 (unable to perform the activity) to 10 (able to perform the activity at the same level as before the onset of symptoms).
Core Outcome Meassure Index-Neck
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
It is a symptom-specific measurement tool that includes all the parameters that need to be evaluated in patients with low back pain (pain, function, quality of life, disability), and has the advantages of being short and easy to apply. It consists of six questions and each question is scored between 0 and 10. Higher scores indicate worse results.
6 secondary outcomes
Nine-Hole Peg Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Gross Grip Strength
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Pinch Grip Strength
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Upper Extremity Strenght
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Semmes-Weinstein Monofilament Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Cervical Endurance Test
Time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Mar 2026.
- Background: PubMed 24867904Acedo AA, Luduvice Antunes AC, Barros dos Santos A, Barbosa de Olveira C, Tavares dos Santos C, Colonezi GL, Fontana FA, Fukuda TY. Upper trapezius relaxation induced by TENS and interferential current in computer users with chronic nonspecific neck discomfort: An electromyographic analysis. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2015;28(1):19-24. doi: 10.3233/BMR-140482.
- Background: PubMed 31681674Alsalameh AM, Harisi MJ, Alduayji MA, Almutham AA, Mahmood FM. Evaluating the relationship between smartphone addiction/overuse and musculoskeletal pain among medical students at Qassim University. J Family Med Prim Care. 2019 Sep 30;8(9):2953-2959. doi: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_665_19. eCollection 2019 Sep.
- Background: PubMed 27890121Xie Y, Szeto G, Dai J. Prevalence and risk factors associated with musculoskeletal complaints among users of mobile handheld devices: A systematic review. Appl Ergon. 2017 Mar;59(Pt A):132-142. doi: 10.1016/j.apergo.2016.08.020. Epub 2016 Sep 11.
- BackgroundÖzünlü Pekyavaş, N. , Bastug Yuruk, O. & Saygılı, F. (2020). Artan Mobil Teknoloji Kullanımının Yol Açtığı Ağrı Sendromu: "Text Neck" . Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi , 4 (3) , 251-257 .
- Results publication: PubMed 24581272Parazza S, Vanti C, O'Reilly C, Villafane JH, Tricas Moreno JM, Estebanez De Miguel E. The relationship between cervical flexor endurance, cervical extensor endurance, VAS, and disability in subjects with neck pain. Chiropr Man Therap. 2014 Mar 3;22(1):10. doi: 10.1186/2045-709X-22-10.
- Results publication: PubMed 16461172Olson LE, Millar AL, Dunker J, Hicks J, Glanz D. Reliability of a clinical test for deep cervical flexor endurance. J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 2006 Feb;29(2):134-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2005.12.009.
- Results publication: PubMed 7550627Bell-Krotoski JA, Fess EE, Figarola JH, Hiltz D. Threshold detection and Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. J Hand Ther. 1995 Apr-Jun;8(2):155-62. doi: 10.1016/s0894-1130(12)80314-0.
- Results publication: PubMed 25238864Raji P, Ansari NN, Naghdi S, Forogh B, Hasson S. Relationship between Semmes-Weinstein Monofilaments perception Test and sensory nerve conduction studies in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. NeuroRehabilitation. 2014;35(3):543-52. doi: 10.3233/NRE-141150.
- Results publication: PubMed 19319578Mannion AF, Porchet F, Kleinstuck FS, Lattig F, Jeszenszky D, Bartanusz V, Dvorak J, Grob D. The quality of spine surgery from the patient's perspective. Part 1: the Core Outcome Measures Index in clinical practice. Eur Spine J. 2009 Aug;18 Suppl 3(Suppl 3):367-73. doi: 10.1007/s00586-009-0942-8. Epub 2009 Mar 25.
- Results publication: PubMed 28504014Stevens A, Koke A, van der Weijden T, Beurskens A. The development of a patient-specific method for physiotherapy goal setting: a user-centered design. Disabil Rehabil. 2018 Aug;40(17):2048-2055. doi: 10.1080/09638288.2017.1325943. Epub 2017 May 13.
- Results publication: PubMed 25239073Boonstra AM, Schiphorst Preuper HR, Balk GA, Stewart RE. Cut-off points for mild, moderate, and severe pain on the visual analogue scale for pain in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Pain. 2014 Dec;155(12):2545-2550. doi: 10.1016/j.pain.2014.09.014. Epub 2014 Sep 17.
- Results publication: PubMed 18467932Boonstra AM, Schiphorst Preuper HR, Reneman MF, Posthumus JB, Stewart RE. Reliability and validity of the visual analogue scale for disability in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. Int J Rehabil Res. 2008 Jun;31(2):165-9. doi: 10.1097/MRR.0b013e3282fc0f93.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation and High Voltage Pulsed Galvanic Stimulation in people with Neck Pain, run by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analog Scale (time frame: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 7 weeks). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06767839, which also lists 17 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Mar 2026.