Status:
ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION
Acute Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Passive Muscle Stiffness and Pain in Patients With Neck Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Erzurum Technical University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Ataturk University
Amasya University
Conditions:
Neck Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will test whether one session of therapeutic ultrasound can immediately reduce muscle stiffness and pain in adults with neck pain. Participants aged 18-50 years who report neck pain of at l...
Detailed Description
Background and Rationale. Therapeutic ultrasound is commonly used to manage musculoskeletal pain and stiffness, yet immediate, objective effects on cervical muscle stiffness are not well established. ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18-50 years
- Neck pain with baseline intensity ≥ 3/10 on a 0-10 scale
- Able to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
- No invasive neck treatment within the past 6 weeks
Exclusion
- Neurological signs suggesting cervical radiculopathy or serious spinal pathology
- Open wounds, infection, or severe skin disease at the treatment area
- Pregnancy or implanted pacemaker
- Acute cervical trauma or fracture history
- Use of other neck-targeted physical therapies or analgesic procedures on the day of assessment
- Any condition judged by the investigators to interfere with safe ultrasound application or outcome measurements
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 25 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
24 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07203040
Start Date
September 25 2025
End Date
November 30 2025
Last Update
November 25 2025
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Erzurum Technical University
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)