CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of a Mobile App on Adherence to Daily Exercise and Recovery After Whiplash Injury

Croatia68 participantsStarted 2023-01-20

Plain-language summary

This study investigates the effect of daily mobile app reminders to exercise in conjunction with standard physical therapy on adherence to exercise and recovery after whiplash injury of the neck. Participants will be divided into two groups, the experimental (Arm A) and control group (Arm B). Both groups will complete a standard physical therapy program under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Both groups will get illustrated home exercise programs and will be advised to continue exercising at home. In addition, the experimental group will receive one daily push notification via a mobile app to perform a daily exercise at home.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * patients who sustained whiplash injury of the neck in a car accident as drivers or co-drivers * diagnosed with a whiplash injury of the neck by physical and rehabilitation medicine specialist within 3 months * Neck Disability Index (NDI) score higher than 5 (10%) * possession of and ability to use a smartphone and a mobile app * age ≥ 18 years * signed written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * bone fracture sustained in the accident * spinal cord injury * accident in any other type of vehicle other than car * treatment of malignant disease in the last 5 years * expected non-compliance (not possible to use a smartphone because of severe mental or physical impairment)

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Change in Neck Disability Index from baseline to 6 months after the injury

Timeframe: baseline, 6 months after the injury

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05704023

SponsorBlaz Barun

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-13

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