Home-based electrical stimulation for neck pain relief in office workers
Official title: Effects of Home-based Surface Electrical Stimulation for Patients with Cervical Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Run by Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital · NCT05972837 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing if a home-based electrical stimulation program can help office workers with neck pain feel better compared to no treatment at all.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 20 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (New Taipei City) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 4, 2023 |
| Main results expected | August 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | November 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 17, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT05972837 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are office workers who use computers for more than four hours a day and have been experiencing neck pain for over two months.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with a history of neck surgery, systemic diseases, or other significant medical conditions may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a home-based surface electrical stimulation (SES) program for individuals suffering from cervical myofascial pain syndrome (MPS), particularly among computer office workers. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: SES with telemedical support, SES alone, or no intervention, with treatments administered over three weeks. The study will assess pain levels and other outcomes before, immediately after, and four weeks post-intervention. This approach seeks to provide a convenient and accessible treatment option for busy office employees.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could offer a practical and effective pain management solution for office workers suffering from cervical myofascial pain syndrome.
How similar studies have gone: Similar studies have shown promise in using electrical stimulation for pain management, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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
Where it's running
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WanFang Hospital
New Taipei City, Taiwan Recruiting
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.