A comparative study of static magnetic field (SMF) therapy against transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) therapy on mechanical back pain and neck pai
Completed
- Conditions
- Musculoskeletal Diseases: Back painMusculoskeletal DiseasesBack pain
- Registration Number
- ISRCTN56847801
- Lead Sponsor
- Record Provided by the NHSTCT Register - 2004 Update - Department of Health (UK)
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
1. Chronic pain consultants referrals only
2. Patients normally eligible for TENS therapy
3. Ability to understand simple instructions
4. Ability to apply therapies by self/significant other
5. Patients with a diagnosis of mechanical back or neck pain only (no neurological deficits)
Exclusion Criteria
1. Patients who have a pacemaker
2. Have intracranial clips/aneurysms
3. Would not be able to apply therapies by self or have no help for applying
5. Are outside the age range
6. Are pregnant or may be trying to get pregnant
Reasons include: magnets can increase the failure of pacemakers, having metal work within the head area. Pregnancy: magnets may be harmful to the unborn child (although it has not been clinically proven).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
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- Secondary Outcome Measures
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