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Neck-specific Exercises Effectively Improves Whiplash-associated Disorders.
Led by Universidad de Concepcion · Updated on 2026-01-13
102
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
91 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are common injuries from motor vehicle accidents, typically treated with a return to normal activity and neck exercises. The Spinetrack device has been approved for deep neck musculature training, but its impact on pain and disability in subacute WAD patients in a virtual setting hasn't been evaluated yet. This study aims to assess the effect of a telerehabilitation programme using the Spinetrack device on pain and self-perceived disability in subacute WAD I and II patients. The single-blinded, randomised, controlled clinical trial will involve 102 participants divided into three groups: a telerehabilitation group using Spinetrack, a group with a standard telerehabilitation programme, and a usual care group. Training will be conducted via video call for six weeks. The study expects to confirm that deep neck musculature training reduces pain and disability in WAD patients and establish Spinetrack as an efficient tool for subacute WAD treatment.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Neck-specific Exercises Effectively Improves Whiplash-associated Disorders.
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Patients with whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) grade I or II in the subacute stage from 7 days to 12 weeks after trauma
- Have internet connection and a device for communication (telephone, television, computer)
- Neck pain rated up to moderate severity (4 out of 10) on the Numeric Pain Rating Scale
- Disability score up to moderate severity (15 out of 50) on the Neck Disability Index
You will not qualify if you...
- Presence of cervical fractures ruled out by NEXUS criteria including neurological deficits, spinal cord tenderness, altered consciousness, intoxication, or serious distracting injuries
- Previous surgeries on the cervical spine, jaw, or upper extremities
- History of traumatic brain injury
- Neck pain and disability caused by abuse, domestic violence, or fights
- Difficulty hearing or understanding instructions
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Universidad de Concepción
Concepción, Biobio, Chile, 4070312
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Research Team
M
María D RodríguezTastets, PhD
CONTACT
M
María A RodríguezTastets, PhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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