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Characterising whiplash injury using magnetic resonance imaging

Quantification of cervical spine structural changes using magnetic resonance imaging following neck pain and injury caused by motor vehicle accident

Sponsor

ACT Health

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Apr 1, 2013

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Whiplash

Summary

Injuries to the neck following whiplash trauma (whiplash injury) are one of the most common causes of neck pain and disability in the developed world. The purpose of this study is to investigate the use of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging in combination with physical and psychological measures, to identify structural lesions of the neck following whiplash injury. The ability to identify and differentiate the relationship between structural lesions and physical and psychosocial measures in whiplash patients will potentially enable more specific and timely management thereby potentially reducing the number of patients who develop chronic symptoms.

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 35 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is using MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans to look for physical damage to the neck (such as muscle, ligament, or disc injuries) in people who have suffered a whiplash injury from a car accident. The researchers also want to see how these physical findings relate to pain levels, disability, and psychological factors. The goal is to help doctors better identify and treat people who develop long-term symptoms after whiplash. You may be eligible if: - You are between 18 and 35 years of age - You had a whiplash injury from a motor vehicle accident and have neck pain and disability (classified as WAD Grade II), either within the past 2 weeks (acute) or between 12 weeks and 3 years ago (chronic), OR - You are a healthy control participant with no neck pain from a car accident You may NOT be eligible if: - Your whiplash injury is classified as Grade 0, I, III, or IV (very mild or severe) - You have had a previous whiplash injury, spinal surgery, or spinal joint disease - You are pregnant - You have any reason you cannot have an MRI scan Talk to your doctor about whether this trial might be right for you.

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