Comparison of percutaneous neuromodulation and therapeutic exercise in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neck pain is highly prevalent worldwide with no reliable or approved therapies. Recently, percutaneous neuromodulation (PNM) has gained popularity as an alternative to conventional treatments for managing musculoskeletal disorders.

Objective

This study aims to assess the comparative effectiveness of PNM compared with therapeutic exercise in the management of patients with chronic non-specific neck pain (CNNP).

Methods and analysis

In this randomised, controlled, single-blind study, 100 patients with CNNP will be allocated in a 1:1 ratio into two study groups: treatment with PNM and treatment with therapeutic exercise (specific neck exercises). A total of 18 structured exercise sessions will be administered three times per week for 6 weeks. Disability, pai

SUBMITTER: Lara-Palomo IC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12161351 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature