Radiofrequency Versus Cervical Fusion for Chronic Whiplash Observational Study
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The NIH ClinicalTrials.gov registry has published registration details for NCT07535515, an observational study comparing cervical medial branch radiofrequency ablation versus anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for chronic post-traumatic whiplash patients. The retrospective study reviews medical records from a tertiary hospital spanning 2005-2025 to evaluate pain relief, functional disability, psychological symptoms, and need for repeat procedures.
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This document is a ClinicalTrials.gov study registration record for NCT07535515, an observational study comparing two treatments for chronic post-traumatic whiplash: cervical medial branch radiofrequency ablation and anterior cervical discectomy with fusion. The study uses a retrospective design reviewing medical records from a single tertiary hospital over 20 years. No compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are imposed by this registration document. It serves as a public registry of ongoing clinical research rather than a regulatory action.
Affected parties such as healthcare providers, clinical investigators, and patients are not required to take any action based on this document. Researchers conducting similar studies may find this registry useful for understanding the comparative evidence landscape for whiplash treatments. The study does not create new regulatory requirements for medical device manufacturers, hospitals, or other entities.
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Radiofrequency Versus Cervical Fusion for Chronic Whiplash
Observational NCT07535515 Kind: OBSERVATIONAL Apr 17, 2026
Abstract
Chronic neck pain after whiplash injury is a common and disabling condition that can significantly affect quality of life, daily activities, and psychological well-being. In some patients, pain persists for months or years despite conservative treatments, leading to consideration of more invasive therapeutic options. Two commonly used treatments in selected patients are cervical zygapophyseal (facet) joint radiofrequency and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF), but their comparative long-term outcomes in routine clinical practice are not well defined.
This study aims to compare the clinical, functional, and psychological outcomes of patients with chronic post-traumatic cervical whiplash who were treated either with cervical medial branch radiofrequency or with anterior cervical discectomy and fusion. The study uses a retrospective observational design based on the review of medical records from a tertiary hospital over a 20-year period.
Adult patients diagnosed with chronic post-traumatic whiplash and treated between 2005 and 2025 are included. All treatments were performed as part of usual clinical care and were not assigned for research purposes. Data collected include patient characteristics, injury mechanism, type of treatment received, pain intensity, functional disability, psychological symptoms, need for repeat procedures or additional surgery, and clinical follow-up information.
The primary objective is to compare pain relief between the two treatment...
Conditions: Whiplash Injury, Whiplash Injury of Cervical Spine, Chronic Neck Pain, Post-Traumatic Neck Pain
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