Clinical Trial

Acute Effects of TENS on Cervical Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Neck Pain

Study acronym: TENS-NECK
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Record status
This record was last updated November 24, 2025 (before its estimated December 10, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
This randomized controlled trial investigates the acute effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) on passive cervical muscle stiffness (MyotonPro "dynamic stiffness", N/m) and pain (0-10 VAS) in adults with chronic/mechanical neck pain. Participants will be allocated 1:1 to TENS or control/sham. Outcomes are measured immediately before and immediately after a single 15-minute session.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07244861
Lead Sponsor Erzurum Technical University
Collaborators: Amasya University, Bangor University, Ataturk University
Conditions Neck Pain, Chronic Neck Pain, Muscle Stiffness, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation
Enrollment 24 participants
Start Date 2025-09-23
Primary Completion 2025-12-10 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-11-24