Clinical Trials and Research Studies

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SCED Trial: StressModex (physiotherapy + stress management) for recent whiplash

We are looking for Brisbane-based volunteers to help refine the StressModex treatment (psychological strategies and physical exercises) for whiplash. Participants receive 6 free treatment sessions from qualified physiotherapists.

Location: Brisbane

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PRioRTI Clinical Trial: Pregabalin for early treatment of neck and back pain after road traffic injury

This clinical trial is testing whether a short course of pregabalin can help prevent the nervous system from becoming overly sensitive to pain after a road traffic injury. It is for adults with neck or back pain who were injured in the past two weeks.

Location: Australia-wide

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PICOT Trial: Access StressModex (physiotherapy + stress management) across Australia

This trial is testing an online training program that helps physiotherapists deliver the StressModex treatment (psychological strategies and physical exercises) for neck and/or back pain after a road traffic injury. People with recent whiplash can be connected to a participating physiotherapist.

Locations: Participating clinics across Australia

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RISE online workshop: Co-design a text-message support program for whiplash recovery

RISE is a new text-message support program co-designed for people recovering from whiplash after a road traffic incident. We need people with lived experience of whiplash to help refine the messages.

Location: Online

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OPTIMISE Trial: StressModex (physiotherapy + stress management) for chronic whiplash

This feasibility trial will test whether the StressModex program (physiotherapy exercise plus practical stress-management strategies) is practical and acceptable for people with longer-term (chronic) neck pain after a road traffic injury. Recruitment is expected to open in early 2027.

Location: Australia-wide (coming 2027)

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How can I volunteer or find out more?

Email the research team to express your interest. We will reply with more information about current studies and next steps.

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