Healthy, Neck Pain, Whiplash, Whiplash Injury
Conditions
Keywords
WAD, rehabilitation, whiplash, neck pain, pain sensitivity
Brief summary
This study investigates the sensory profile of people suffering from whiplash associated disorders (WAD) during rehabilitation.
Detailed description
Altered pain sensitivity is commonly reported in WAD populations when compared to a healthy control group but how/if this changes over time during rehabilitation is unclear. This study investigates the effect of 2 weeks rehabilitation protocol on pain sensitivity in a group suffering from WAD compared to a healthy control group.
Interventions
WAD participants underwent 2-weeks rehabilitation.
Sponsors
Aalborg University
Universidad San Jorge
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
WAD * No more than 3 weeks since MVA/WAD * WAD grade II defined by Quebec Task Force classification Controls • Being healthy and free from any pain specific to the low back and/or in general
Exclusion criteria
Applies for both groups: * Pain related to a specific pathology such as spinal stenosis, metastasis, fracture, nerve lesions or injuries to the brain etc. * Previous painful condition (including neck pain) in the previous 6 months. * Prior surgery in the neck or shoulder area. * Radiculopathy. * Multiple painful sites/areas unrelated to the neck pain. * Operation to the spine. * Any neurological or systemic diseases which can affect the outcome measures. * Pregnancy. * Lack of ability to cooperate. Additional
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Changes in Pressure Pain Thresholds | Baseline, 2 weeks, 6 months | Changes in pressure pain thresholds will be determined with pressure algometry bilaterally over the neck and leg. PPT is defined as the exact time point where the pressure is first being perceived at painful. |
| Changes in Conditioned Pain Modulation | Baseline, 2 weeks, 6 months | Changes in condition pain modulation (CPM) will be measures by recording PPT bilaterally over the neck and leg prior to and following a painful stimuli (a pressure cuff is inflated around the upper arm to create the conditioned stimulus). CPM value is calculated by subtracting raw PPT (without painful stimuli) from PPT under the conditioned stimulus. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Neck Disability Index (NDI) | Baseline, 2 weeks, 6 months | A validated and reliable questionnaire that estimates the impact of neck pain on normal daily activities (self-rated disability). NDI consists of 10 dimensions that all are score from 0-5 giving a maximum score of 50. The overall score indicates the level of disability. Below 5 = no disability whereas increased scores indicates increased levels of disability. |
Countries
Spain
Outcome results
None listed