Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of Home-based Surface Electrical Stimulation for Patients with Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Lead Sponsor:
Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Conditions:
Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the developed home-based surface electrical stimulation program to the controls in computer office workers with MPS.
Detailed Description
Cervical myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a common problem among workers who have large amount of computer use. Additionally, owing to the high workload and long hours of staying in thier cubicle, th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Time of using computer \> 4hrs/day
- Neck pain \> 2 months
- Diagnosis of cervical myofascial pain syndrome
- VAS pain ≥ 3 (0\~10)
Exclusion
- Had a history of neck surgery
- Pregnancy
- Systematic disease (e.g. autoimmune disorders, arthritis, infection, etc.)
- Malignancy
- Neurological signs such as radiating pain, motor weakness in the upper extremities.
- Skin defect or scars at the planned placement of SES
- Pacemaker user
- History of seizure attack
- History of diabetes
- Fear of receiving SES
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 4 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
60 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05972837
Start Date
August 4 2023
End Date
November 1 2025
Last Update
January 17 2025
Active Locations (1)
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WanFang Hospital
New Taipei City, Taiwan