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This study investigates the effect of daily mobile app reminders to exercise in conjunction with standard physical therapy on adherence to exercise and recovery after whiplash injury of the neck. Participants will be divided into two groups, the experimental (Arm A) and control group (Arm B). Both groups will complete a standard physical therapy program under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Both groups will get illustrated home exercise programs and will be advised to continue exercising at home. In addition, the experimental group will receive one daily push notification via a mobile app to perform a daily exercise at home.


Clinical Trial Description

Whiplash injury of the neck is the most common injury resulting from a traffic accident. Although most people recover completely, 30 to 50% of them develop chronic neck pain and disability. Also, long sick leaves and lower productivity at work create a burden on the healthcare system. Conservative treatment includes exercise, physical therapy modalities such as transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation (TENS), and ultrasound therapy. Although conservative treatment is recommended, the evidence of its efficacy remains unclear. Education after the injury can be beneficial in lowering anxiety and pain. Many studies are investigating the usefulness of mobile apps in various medical conditions. In rehabilitation medicine, apps are used to increase knowledge about different conditions, as a measurement tool, and as an intervention to increase adherence to the prescribed therapy. After the enrollment in the study, participants will complete the two-part physical therapy program (2x10 sessions, 5times/day, 3-week break in between) under the supervision of a physiotherapist at the outpatient clinic. After completing the program, the participants will get a home exercise program, group A via mobile app, and group B via papers, and will be encouraged to continue exercising at home. Also, group A will download a mobile app, "WIapp," that was developed for this purpose and will receive one daily push notification as a reminder to perform a daily exercise at home. The investigators hypothesize that daily reminding to exercise via mobile app can increase adherence to prescribed therapy and overall increase recovery. ;


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NCT number NCT05704023
Study type Interventional
Source University of Split, School of Medicine
Contact University Hospital Split
Phone +38521556111
Email office@kbsplit.hr
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date January 20, 2023
Completion date May 2024

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