Influence of Directional Preference on Movement Coordination Deficits in Individuals With Whiplas… (NCT06143228) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Influence of Directional Preference on Movement Coordination Deficits in Individuals With Whiplash Associated Disorders
United States65 participantsStarted 2023-12-30
Plain-language summary
The aim of this prospective observational study is to investigate whether the presence or absence of directional preference impacts movement coordination impairments as measured in patients with Whiplash Associated Disorders (WAD).
The primary research question this study aims to answer is:
1\. Is the presence of directional preference in patients with WADs associated with more favorable improvements in the specific outcome measures as compared to those patients with WADs without the presence of directional preference.
Patients in this study will asked to complete the following measures at baseline, during care, discharge, and 3 month follow up.
1. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
2. Optimal Screening for Prediction and Referral and Outcome-Yellow Flag (OSPRO-YF)
3. Neck Disability Index (NDI)
4. Craniocervical Flexion Test (CCFT)
5. Neck Flexor Endurance Test
6. Cervical Range of Motion
Patients demonstrating a directional preference will be managed utilizing a Mechanical Diagnosis and Treatment approach (MDT) while those without directional preference will be managed according to published clinical practice guidelines for patients with Neck Pain and Movement Coordination Deficits (WADs).
Who can participate
Age range
19 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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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
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.