Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation of the Accessory Nerve in Patients With Whiplash I… (NCT07577037) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Ultrasound-guided Percutaneous Neuromodulation of the Accessory Nerve in Patients With Whiplash Injury
Spain44 participantsStarted 2025-06-14
Plain-language summary
This study evaluates the improvement of patients with whiplash injury by comparing two statistical groups: a control group with exercise alone and an experimental group with exercise and percutaneous musculoskeletal neuromodulation of the accessory nerve. The following variables are evaluated: Neck Disability Index, VAS, cervical ROM, and algometry in the upper trapezius.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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The inclusion criteria were as follows:
* Having suffered a traffic accident within a period not exceeding two weeks prior to the assessment.
* Diagnosed with Grade I or II Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD) according to the Quebec Task Force (QTF).
* Being at least 18 years of age.
* Have a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score greater than 20 mm.
* Have a cervical disability greater than 10 points according to the NDI.
The exclusion criteria were as follows:
* Neck pain resulting from previous traffic accidents
* Conditions that may interfere with full participation (cardiovascular and neurological diseases and severe mental disorders)
* Treatment prior to starting the study
* Cervical surgery and congenital spinal disorders
* Fractures and dislocations of the neck vertebrae
* Alcohol or drug abuse
* Allergies to metals
* Belonephobia
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
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Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of the treatment at 4 weeks