Comparison of Ibuprofen, Cyclobenzaprine, or Both for Acute Cervical Strain: A Randomized Clinical Trial

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2004-01-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The purpose of this study is to see whether the combination of a muscle relaxant and anti-inflammatory drug is more effective at relieving pain in patients with neck strains or whiplash than either of the two medications alone.

• Phase: Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Stony Brook University
• Treatments: Amitriptyline; Cyclobenzaprine; Ibuprofen

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• neck pain within 24 hours of injury

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children, allergy or contraindication to any of the study drugs