ociceptive flexion reflex (NFR) thresholds in chronic tension-type headache and chronic whiplash syndrome

Recruiting

• Conditions: chronic tension-type headache; chronic whiplash syndrome; 10019231

• Registration Number: NL-OMON29972
• Lead Sponsor: neurologie en klinische neurofysiologie

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 18 June 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Patients are eligible: (1) if they meet the criteria for chronic tension-type headache (according to the International Headache Society criteria = IHS); (2) if they had a whiplash type neck distortion defined as a soft tissue injury of the neck following a vehicle collision, with symptoms lasting longer than 6 months (according to the Quebec task Force, Whiplash Associated Disorders grade 1 and 2)

Exclusion Criteria

Age < 18 or > 65 years; pregnancy; neuromuscular disorders; severe psychiatric comorbidity; analgesics abuse

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational non invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Primary outcome is the minimum current intensity eliciting a spinal reflex<br /><br>(reflex threshold).</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Secondary outcomes are the RIII amplitude, psychological symptoms (SCL-90),<br /><br>quality of life (SF-36) and the total tenderness score (TTS).</p><br>