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NCT Number: NCT01487122

Microwave Diathermy for Treating Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain

This randomised controlled trial aims to compare the effect of microwave diathermy (continuous and pulsed modes) with sham microwave diathermy in nonspecific chronic neck pain patients. Every patient will also be treated by exercise and transcutaneous electrical neurostimulation (TENS). The primary endpoint is to establish whether the use of microwaves is justified in terms of pain relief or reduction of disability in this patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Neck Pain Body Temperature Changes Fever Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • to be between 18 and 65 years old
  • to be diagnosed with chronic nonspecific neck pain (i.e. during more than 3 months in the absence of red flags (unexplained weight loss, fever, neurological signs, history of cancer, history of inflammatory conditions...)

Exclusion criteria

  • pregnancy
  • sick leave
  • litigation
  • claims because the neck pain.

Treatment and study plan

Continuous microwave

Radiation

Continuous microwave through a great circular electrode, 15 cm from the neck, 20 minutes, 80 watts, 15 sessions in 3 weeks

Pulsed microwaves

Radiation

Pulsed microwaves through a great circular electrode, 15 cm away from the neck, 20 minutes, 80 watts, 15 sessions in 3 weeks

Sham microwaves

Procedure

Unplugged microwave generator, great circular electrode, 15 cm away from the neck, 20 minutes, 15 sessions in 3 weeks

Primary outcomes

  1. Change from baseline in pain at six months

    Time frame: Baseline. At three weeks. At six months

    Pain as measured by visual analogic scale

  2. Change from baseline in neck disability at six months

    Time frame: Baseline. At three weeks. At six months

    Neck disability as measured by "Neck Disability Index" and "Northwick Park Neck Pain Questionnaire"

  3. Change from baseline in quality of life at six months

    Time frame: Baseline. At three weeks. At six months

    Quality of life as measured by SF-36 questionnaire

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Health Service of Andalucia

Other Gov

Registry information

Official study title

Microwave Diathermy for Treating Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain. A Randomised Controlled Trial

Acronym: MOFIS

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Dec 7, 2011
Registry last updated
Dec 7, 2011

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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