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Effects of Home-based Surface Electrical Stimulation for Patients with Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Sponsor

Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Aug 4, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Neck

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

Min Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 60 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

  • Time of using computer \> 4hrs/day
  • Neck pain \> 2 months
  • Diagnosis of cervical myofascial pain syndrome
  • VAS pain ≥ 3 (0\~10)

Exclusion Criteria10

  • 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
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Interventions

DEVICESurface electrical stimulation (SES)

Participants will undergo 3 weeks (20 minutes/ time, three times/ week) of SES intervention.

OTHERRemote medical support

The remote medical support includes a session of video call with a rehabilitation doctor in the first week and weekly telehealth visits with a live physical therapist or physician. The contents of the video calls contain patient education, stretching exercises teaching and instructions of using SES for MPS.

Locations(1)

WanFang Hospital

New Taipei City, Taiwan

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