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NCT00011739 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
A Prospective Cohort Study of MR Abnormalities and Back Pain Risk
A clinical trial, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 150
- Enrollment target
NCT00011739 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by US Department of Veterans Affairs. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants.
The verdict
NCT00011739 has completed, sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 150 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Low back pain is a frequent cause of disability and a common reason for outpatient care in veterans. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lower back often reveals abnormalities,which may be used to justify expensive and invasive therapy, such as surgery. Yet the link between MRI abnormalities and the risk of developing clinically significant back pain is far from clear. This longitudinal study will determine the prevalence and incidence of MRI abnormalities among veterans and determine the extent to which specific MRI abnormalities predict future development of back pain. The result should help clinicians use MR imaging more efficiently, and they may ultimately help reduce the frequency of unnecessary back surgery.
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 1997-11 |
| Est. Completion | 2001-09 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00011739
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00011739 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00011739 about?
NCT00011739 is a clinical study titled "A Prospective Cohort Study of MR Abnormalities and Back Pain Risk". Low back pain is a frequent cause of disability and a common reason for outpatient care in veterans. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lower back often reveals abnormalities,which may be used to justify expensive and invasive therapy, such as surgery. Yet the link between MRI abnormalities and...
What is the current status of trial NCT00011739?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 150 participants. The study started on 1997-11. Estimated completion is 2001-09.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00011739?
This trial is sponsored by US Department of Veterans Affairs, which has 632 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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