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SCENAR Therapy in Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Sponsor: Hopital Foch
Summary
Shifting away from a medication-centered approach is a major public health priority, particularly in chronic pain management, where non-pharmacological therapies are recommended despite barriers such as limited evidence and low prescriber awareness. SCENAR (Self-Controlled Energo-Neuro Adaptive Regulation), an electrotherapy device, lacks robust randomized controlled trial data. A prior study showed effects in both active and placebo groups after a single session, supporting further investigation. This study aims to assess whether repeated SCENAR sessions improve disability, mobility, and pain in patients with chronic neck pain.
Official title: Assessment of the Efficacy of SCENAR Therapy in the Management of Chronic Non-specific Neck Pain
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
76
Start Date
2026-03-11
Completion Date
2028-07-30
Last Updated
2026-08-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Active SCENAR device therapy
The session consists of applying the SCENAR device to the neck and surrounding cervical muscles.The device will be moved over the painful cervical area, with intensity adjusted according to patient feedback, in non-invasive sessions typically lasting 20 minutes.
Sham SCENAR device Therapy
The SCENAR device will be applied to the painful cervical area without deliver electrical impulses.
Locations (1)
Hôpital Foch
Suresnes, Île-de-France Region, France