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Efficacy of TECAR Therapy on Patient With Mechanical Neck Pain
Sponsor: Batterjee Medical College
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effectiveness of TECAR therapy in improving pain intensity, cervical range of motion, and functional disability in individuals with mechanical neck pain. It will also assess whether TECAR therapy provides additional clinical benefits compared with conventional physical therapy treatment. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does TECAR therapy reduce pain intensity in patients with mechanical neck pain? * Does TECAR therapy improve cervical range of motion (CROM)? * Does TECAR therapy reduce functional disability as measured by the Neck Disability Index (NDI)? Researchers will compare participants receiving TECAR therapy combined with conventional physical therapy to participants receiving conventional physical therapy alone to determine the effectiveness of TECAR therapy in managing mechanical neck pain. Participants will: * Attend scheduled treatment sessions during the study period * Receive either TECAR therapy with conventional physical therapy or conventional physical therapy alone * Undergo assessment of pain intensity, cervical range of motion, and neck disability before and after treatment
Official title: Influence of TECAR Therapy on Cervical Mobility and Functional Disability in Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain: Randomized Control Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
20 Years - 40 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-07-09
Completion Date
2026-10-25
Last Updated
2026-09-10
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
TECAR
Participants in the TECAR group received TECAR therapy in capacitive and resistive modes targeting superficial and deep tissues of the affected area. Each session lasted 20-30 minutes, with intensity adjusted to produce a comfortable thermal effect without pain. TECAR therapy was applied three times/week for 12 weeks, alongside a standardized exercise program identical to the control group.
Conventional
Participants in the control group received a standardized therapeutic exercise program. The program included stretching, strengthening, and functional exercises targeting the affected region. Each session lasted 20-30 minutes and was performed three times/week for 12 weeks.
Locations (1)
Saudi German Hospital
Jeddah, Al Zahraa, Saudi Arabia