Study Comparing Two Methods of Interferential Current Therapy for Adults Aged 20 to 50 with Chronic Neck Pain

What this Trial Is About

Neck pain is a common issue among adults and often leads to medical visits. Modern lifestyles have increased its prevalence, and while some people recover quickly, about 30% develop chronic neck pain lasting 12 weeks or more. This study evaluates the effects of Interferential Current Therapy on pain, disability, and quality of life in patients with chronic neck pain, comparing two types of electrodes vacuum electrodes versus carbon-silicon pad electrodes. Participants receive one of three treatments over two weeks with ten sessions total. One group receives a sham vacuum treatment without actual current followed by a hot pack the other two groups get Interferential Current Therapy applied with either vacuum electrodes or carbon-silicon pad electrodes, each for 10 minutes, also followed by a hot pack. Treatments occur five days a week, one session per day. During the study, researchers assess pain levels and disability before treatment and two weeks after treatment using tools like the Numerical Pain Rating Scale, Pressure Pain Threshold, Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire, and Neck Disability Index. This helps measure changes in pain and function. The study is randomized with single masking and runs from August 2024 to April 2025, allowing close monitoring of participants responses to the different therapy methods.

Comparison of Efficiency of Interferential Current Application Methods in Chronic Neck Pain