Influence of Directional Preference on Movement Coordination Deficits in Individuals With Whiplash Associated Disorders

Launched by D'YOUVILLE COLLEGE · Nov 16, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how a condition called "directional preference" affects movement in people who have experienced whiplash injuries, often from car accidents. Directional preference means that a person may feel relief from pain when moving their neck in a certain direction. The researchers want to find out if those who have this preference show better improvements in movement and pain compared to those who do not have a directional preference. Participants will be asked to complete several assessments related to their pain and neck function at different points during the study, including at the beginning, during treatment, at discharge, and three months later.

To be eligible for the trial, participants must be between 19 and 70 years old and have neck pain related to a recent car accident or trauma. They should not have any serious underlying medical conditions, such as infections or progressive neurological issues. Those who qualify will receive treatment based on their directional preference, if applicable. This trial is currently recruiting participants and aims to help improve care for individuals suffering from whiplash-associated disorders.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Age 19-70
• • Symptom complaints are related to a motor vehicle collision or trauma.
• • Pain presents as unilateral or bilateral head/neck, upper back, or arm pain and/or stiffness
• • Patient has been previously screened by their MD and received appropriate imaging to rule out the possibility of cervical fracture.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Neck pain is determined to be of non-cervical origin
• • Malignancy/infection
• • Presence of progressive neurological deficits
• • Cranial or cervical vascular disorder
• • Substance use or withdrawal
• • Acute post cervical surgery
• • Psychosis/psychiatric disorder/post-traumatic stress disorder
• • Vertigo with nystagmus is present