CompletedNot Applicable

Is Chronic Whiplash-associated Pain of Neurogenic Origin?

Sweden60 participantsStarted 2011-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effects of neurolysis with the effects of a exercise program on pain and other symptoms in individuals with chronic whiplash (WAD II-III).

Who can participate

Age range20 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * trauma that has caused a whiplash injury * at least one year of incapacitating chronic neck pain/headache related to the injury (WAD II-III) * typical trigger points in the back of the head or in the neck and significant pain relief with local anesthesia towards the painful areas Exclusion Criteria: * mental illness * abuse of drugs/alcohol * not understanding or reading the Swedish language * previous surgery in the back of the head

What they're measuring

The Neck Disability Index (NDI)

Timeframe: 24 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02692937

SponsorRegion Skane

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-03

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