RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07723586

TENS Versus Ultrasound With Exercise for Mechanical Neck Pain.

Therapeutic Benefit of Two Modalities TENS and Ultrasound Along With Exercises in the Management of Mechanical Neck Pain; A Randomized Clinical Trial

Sponsor

Dow University of Health Sciences

Enrollment

44 participants

Start Date

Aug 15, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Mechanical neck pain.

Summary

This randomized clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) and therapeutic ultrasound, both combined with therapeutic exercises, in the management of mechanical neck pain. A total of 44 participants male and female both with mechanical neck pain will be randomly allocated into two equal groups at the physiotherapy OPD of DOW Institute of Physical Medicine \& Rehabilitation, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi. Group A will receive TENS with exercise, while group B will receive ultrasound with the same exercise protocol. Both groups will receive 9 treatment sessions over 2 weeks. Outcomes will include pain intensity, functional disability, and cervical range of motion, assessed before and after the intervention.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a medical device called Arm 1 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Therapeutic Exercise Heating Pad. Arm 2 Therapeutic Ultrasound Therapeutic Exercise Heating Pad for people with mechanical neck pain.. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location.

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Interventions

DEVICEArm 1 Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) Therapeutic Exercise Heating Pad. Arm 2 Therapeutic Ultrasound Therapeutic Exercise Heating Pad

Participants will receive Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) for 15 minutes, heating therapy for 10 minutes, followed by cervical active stretching and isometric exercises during each treatment session. A total of 9 sessions will be conducted over 2 weeks. Participants will receive therapeutic ultrasound for 10 minutes, heating therapy for 10 minutes, followed by cervical active stretching and isometric exercises during each treatment session. A total of 9 sessions will be conducted over 2 weeks.

Locations(1)

Dow University of Health Sciences

Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

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