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Assessment of the Alignment of the Atlas and Surrounding Tissues in Chronic Whiplash Associated Disorder
Led by Academisch Medisch Centrum - Universiteit van Amsterdam (AMC-UvA) · Updated on 2024-05-14
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
138 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Whiplash is an injury caused by the rapid forward and backward movement of the neck, leading to injuries in bones or soft tissues, along with various symptoms. Recent studies indicate that muscles affected by whiplash may show increased fat buildup and reduced muscle volume. However, these changes in muscle do not completely account for the pain and other symptoms reported. Besides soft tissues, whiplash can also injure bone structures, including the cervical spine. Until now, studies focused mainly on fractures of the cervical spine, often overlooking the position and alignment of the atlas and dens (C1 and C2). The aim of this study is to evaluate the position and alignment of the Atlas in chronic whiplash-associated disorder (grades 1 or 2) and compare it to patients with tension headache and healthy controls. Additionally, it will explore how these factors relate to pain intensity, neck movement limitations, daily activities, overall improvement, and quality of life.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Assessment of the Alignment of the Atlas and Surrounding Tissues in Chronic Whiplash Associated Disorder
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Healthy individuals
- Ability to follow test instructions
- Aged between 18 and 75 years
- Diagnosis of WAD grade 1 or 2 (for chronic whiplash group)
- Diagnosis of tension headache (for tension headache group)
You will not qualify if you...
- Inability to provide informed consent
- History of claustrophobia
- Inability to follow instructions
- Contraindications for MRI, such as pacemaker or claustrophobia
- Under investigation for an undiagnosed disease at the time of the study
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Amsterdam UMC
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 1105 AZ
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Research Team
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Nederveen
CONTACT
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Afzali-Hashemi
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
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Model
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
3
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