N/A
Completed N=60
Heat Versus Ice in the Acute Management of Neck and Back Strain Injuries
Back Strain · Neck Strain
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01535365 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
60
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Feb 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: Pain Score After Treatment — 66; 64 mm
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.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Pain Score After Treatment |
66; 64 | — |
| SECONDARY Request for Rescue Analgesia |
18; 12 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Adult Patients with acute neck or back pain who are able to consent and are in pain on arrival to Emergency Department.
Exclusion Criteria
- Those unable or unwilling to consent, those with suspected fractures or neurologic deficits.
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01535365). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.