Heat Versus Ice in the Acute Management of Neck and Back Strain Injuries

Back Strain Clinical Trial

Official title:
Heat Versus Ice in the Acute Management of Neck and Back Strain Injuries

Status Completed

Clinical Trial 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.

Clinical Trial Description

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Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT01535365
Study type	Interventional
Source	Stony Brook University
Contact
Status	Completed
Phase	N/A
Start date	March 2008
Completion date	March 2009

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