Treatment for Whiplash Injury (NCT04959721) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Treatment for Whiplash Injury
South Korea32 participantsStarted 2021-07-15
Plain-language summary
Objective: Cervical facet joint (CFJ) pain is commonly seen after whiplash injuries, and is frequently refractory to physical therapy and oral medication. The investigators will evaluate the effectiveness of intra-articular corticosteroid injection for managing whiplash-related CFJ pain.
Methods: The investigators will recruit 32 patients with chronic and persistent CFJ pain (≥ 3 on the Numeric Rating Scale \[NRS\]) despite physical therapy and oral medication. Under fluoroscopy guidance, The investigators will inject 10 mg (0.25 mL) of triamcinolone acetonide, mixed with 0.25 mL of 0.125% bupivacaine and 0.5 mL of normal saline. At 1 and 2 months after the injection, pain intensity will be reassessed using the NRS.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 79 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* history of a traffic accident
* ≥ 3-month history of axial cervical pain after the accident without radicular symptoms
* whiplash-associated disorder (WAD) severity of Grade II (neck complaint, decreased range of motion of neck, and point tenderness) at first hospital visit
* failure to respond to physical therapy and oral medication (axial cervical pain of ≥ 3 on the numeric rating scale (NRS 0-10; 0, no pain; 10, worst pain imaginable)
* ≥ 80% temporary pain relief following a diagnostic block with an intra-articular (IA) injection of 0.3 mL of 2% lidocaine
Exclusion Criteria:
* presence of cervical spine fracture, coagulopathy, iodinated contrast allergy, rheumatic disorders, and any uncontrolled medical or psychiatric condition
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What they're measuring
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Pain before intervention to be assessed with Numeric Rating Scale
Timeframe: The NRS score will be assessed the day before starting the intervention (pre-treatment).
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Pain after intervention to be assessed with Numeric Rating Scale
Timeframe: The NRS score will be assessed 1 month after the intervention
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Pain after intervention to be assessed with Numeric Rating Scale
Timeframe: The NRS score will be assessed 2 month after the intervention