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Electroacupuncture on Neck Muscle Stiffness in Chronic Neck Pain

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllThe Hong Kong Polytechnic University
NCT07741227 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This randomized, single-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial aims to investigate the immediate physiological effects of a single session of electroacupuncture (EA) on neck muscle stiffness in individuals with chronic neck pain. While acupuncture is a widely used complementary therapy for musculoskeletal pain, high-quality, objective evidence demonstrating its immediate effects on muscle biomechanics remains limited. This study will utilize Shear Wave Elastography (SWE)-a non-invasive, objective ultrasound-based technology-to measure these changes. Adult participants aged 18 to 65 with non-specific chronic neck pain (lasting ≥ 3 months) will be randomly allocated into one of two groups: 1. True Electroacupuncture (EA) Group: Participants will receive a 20-minute session of active electroacupuncture with comfortable electrical stimulation at specific neck and tender points. 2. Sham

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Aged 18-65 years 2. Chronic non-specific neck pain persisting for ≥3 months 3. Average pain intensity ≥3 on a 0-10 Numeric Rating Scale over the past week 4. Pain primarily located in the posterior cervical region, which may radiate to the upper trapezius muscles 5. Able to provide informed consent and sufficient language proficiency to complete questionnaires Exclusion Criteria: 1. Specific pathological causes for neck pain (cervical radiculopathy or myelopathy, fracture, infection, tumour, systemic rheumatic disease) 2. History of neck or shoulder surgery 3. Contraindications to acupuncture (severe needle phobia, bleeding disorders, pregnancy) 4. Received acupuncture or other physical therapy for neck pain within the past 6 months
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What it tests

  • Electroacupuncture
  • Sham Electroacupuncture
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Where

1 site
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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