Do sensory nerves change in people with chronic whiplash?
About this research
Researchers need people with and without whiplash to help us understand if sensory nerves change.
Who can participate
You're eligible to participate in this study if you:
- are aged 18–70 years
- are pain-free
- have neck pain following a whiplash or strain injury, such as from a car crash, within 3 weeks of injury.
What's involved
As part of this study you’ll be asked to:
- attend a 60–90 minute appointment at the Tess Cramond Pain & Research Centre, RBWH (STARS Building, 296 Herston Road, Herston) for data collection
- complete some questionnaires regarding neck pain (if applicable), general health and psychological symptoms
- undertake skin biopsies at the finger and ankle and collect blood from a vein in your arm.
Benefits of participating
Participants will receive a $50 gift voucher for each appointment attended.
How to participate
If you meet the eligibility criteria and you’re interested in participating, register your interest.
Ethics, data collection and privacy
This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2022/HE000921].
Contact
If you have any questions email Dr Scott Farrell scott.farrell@uq.edu.au, phone (07) 3346 4791 or email Dr Nayomi Ranathunga n.ranathunga@uq.net.au.