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NCT02169726 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
A Pilot Study Non-Invasive Guidance for Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment of Lower Back Muscle Injuries
A clinical trial of Injury; Muscle, Back, Lower, sponsored by University of California, Irvine.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 5
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02169726: Completed study of Injury; Muscle, Back, Lower, sponsored by University of California, Irvine.
NCT02169726 is a study of Injury; Muscle, Back, Lower that has completed, run by University of California, Irvine. The registered enrollment target is 5 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02169726, a study of Injury; Muscle, Back, Lower, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Irvine.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 5 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Back injuries are the most common reason people seeking for effective treatment. One of the most common treatments in sports medicine for muscular injuries is therapeutic ultrasound, which is designed to heat the injured tissue and increase the flow of blood to promote healing.
Primary Outcome
Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy Imaging measure blood flow,oxygen, temperature in back muscle when they are treated with therapeutic ultrasound and can improve the treatment
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy
Study Locations (1)
California
- Beckman Laser Institute - Irvine
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 5 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2015-12 |
What the finished NCT02169726 record still lists
NCT02169726 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 5 participants, a relatively small participant target.
The record links to 1 condition, with Injury; Muscle, Back, Lower appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy is the first listed.
NCT02169726 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02169726 about?
NCT02169726 is a clinical study titled "A Pilot Study Non-Invasive Guidance for Therapeutic Ultrasound Treatment of Lower Back Muscle Injuries". Back injuries are the most common reason people seeking for effective treatment. One of the most common treatments in sports medicine for muscular injuries is therapeutic ultrasound, which is designed to heat the injured tissue and increase the flow of blood to promote healing.
What is the current status of trial NCT02169726?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 5 participants. The study started on 2013-12. Estimated completion is 2015-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02169726 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Injury; Muscle, Back, Lower.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02169726?
The interventions under investigation include: Diffuse Optical Spectroscopy (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02169726?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Irvine, which has 368 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02169726 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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