Status:
COMPLETED
Changes of Pain Sensitivity During Rehabilitation of Patients Suffering From Whiplash Associated Disorders
Lead Sponsor:
Universidad San Jorge
Collaborating Sponsors:
Aalborg University
Conditions:
Whiplash
Whiplash Injury
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Brief Summary
This study investigates the sensory profile of people suffering from whiplash associated disorders (WAD) during rehabilitation.
Detailed Description
Altered pain sensitivity is commonly reported in WAD populations when compared to a healthy control group but how/if this changes over time during rehabilitation is unclear. This study investigates th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- WAD
- No more than 3 weeks since MVA/WAD
- WAD grade II defined by Quebec Task Force classification
- Controls • Being healthy and free from any pain specific to the low back and/or in general
Exclusion
- Applies for both groups:
- Pain related to a specific pathology such as spinal stenosis, metastasis, fracture, nerve lesions or injuries to the brain etc.
- Previous painful condition (including neck pain) in the previous 6 months.
- Prior surgery in the neck or shoulder area.
- Radiculopathy.
- Multiple painful sites/areas unrelated to the neck pain.
- Operation to the spine.
- Any neurological or systemic diseases which can affect the outcome measures.
- Pregnancy.
- Lack of ability to cooperate.
- Additional exclusion criteria for Controls:
- • No current or previous history of on-going pain, defined as pain in the neck/shoulder region and/or elsewhere during the past 6 months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 16 2016
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 22 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
44 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03784196
Start Date
May 16 2016
End Date
October 22 2019
Last Update
November 10 2020
Active Locations (1)
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Universidad San Jorge
Villanueva de Gállego, Zaragoza, Spain, 50830