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Recruiting NCT05972837
Effects of Home-based Surface Electrical Stimulation for Patients with Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Trial Parameters
Condition Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck
Sponsor Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 60
Sex ALL
Min Age 20 Years
Max Age 60 Years
Start Date 2023-08-04
Completion 2025-08-01
Interventions
Surface electrical stimulation (SES)Remote medical support
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.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Time of using computer \> 4hrs/day * Neck pain \> 2 months * Diagnosis of cervical myofascial pain syndrome * VAS pain ≥ 3 (0\~10) Exclusion Criteria: * 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