chronic neck pain Acupuncture-
Conditions
Interventions
P,Placebo
Acupuncture-
like TENS: frequency 2 Hz,
pulse width 200 microseconds,
30 min/session,
7 sessions
The electrodes will be placed at 4 acupuncture points as follows
GB20,
GB21,
SI14 and SI15 ,Acupuncture-
7 sessions
The electrodes will be placed at the area of participant'
s pain.,The procedure is same as Arm 1,
but the tool is not opened.
Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other,Placebo Comparator No treatment
like TENS-
A,Acupuncture-
Sponsors
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Physical Therapy
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1.Aged 20-35 years 2.Neck pain at least three months 3.VAS more than or equal 4 from 10 4.No treated with acupuncture or physiotherapy treatment at least two weeks 5.willingness to participate in research and the ability to participate complete study 6.Normal sensation 7.No herniate disc or fracture at the cervical and thoracic spine 8.Normal blood pressure 9.No history of tumor or cancer 10.No open wound or infection at electrode placed 11.No congenital abnormality of spine 12.No use heart pacemaker 14.No surgery of cervical spine at least 3 months 15.No allergic history of gel, alcohol or adhesive tape 16.No pregnancy 17.No use analgesic or anti-inflammation drug at least 2 week 18.Neck disability index score < 35
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1.The participant would like to withdraw from the study 2.The participant who uses analgesic and anti-inflammation drugs during the study 3.Receiving other treatment such as massage, acupuncture
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain Before, after 7th visit and followed up 2 week Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Disability Before, after 7th visit and followed up 2 week Neck Disability Index (NDI),Range of motion of neck Before, after 7th visit and followed up 2 week Goniometer,Pain pattern Before, after 7th visit and followed up 2 week Short-form Mc-Gill Questionaire Thai version | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactSukanya Eksakulkla
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, Chulalongkorn University
Outcome results
None listed