At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 60 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Heat +1 moreother
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Heat Versus Ice in the Acute Management of Neck and Back Strain Injuries
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Heat and Cold for Back Strain and Neck Strain. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Muscle sprains of the back and neck are very common. In addition to pain and antiinflammatory medications the use of either cold or hot packs has been recommended. In the current study we will compare ice packs and heat packs to see which is more effective at relieving pain from back and neck sprains while in the Emergency Department.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsBack Strain, Neck Strain
CountriesUnited States
Collaborators--
Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
20082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartMar 2008
Primary CompletionMar 2009
First PostedFeb 2012
TodayJul 2026
First PostedFeb 17, 2012
Enrollment StartMar 1, 2008
Primary CompletionMar 1, 2009
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 1 yearPosted 14.4 years ago
Interventions
Heatother
Application of heat pack to the back or neck sprain.
Coldother
Application of ice pack to the back or neck sprain.