Small nerve fibre pathology in chronic whiplash associated disorder – a study using corneal confocal microscopy

Do you have long term neck pain after a whiplash injury or neck strain? Interested in having the nerves in your eye examined?

Participation involves a microscope assessment of the eye by an optometrist, completing some questionnaires, and sensory testing at the neck and leg (90 minutes).

Eligibility 

We are seeking males and females aged 18-70 years, with neck pain from a whiplash injury or strain, lasting more than 3 months.

Participant Benefits

Participants are offered a $50 gift voucher to reimburse for time and travel expenses.

Register your interest 

To find out more information, please contact Dr Scott Farrell and the research team on (07) 3346 4791 or scott.farrell@uq.edu.au 

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No. 2020/HE002307]