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NCT03340545 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
MR Elastography for the Herniated Intervertebral Disc
A NA study, sponsored by Penn State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 34
- Enrollment target
NCT03340545 is a NA study that has completed, run by Penn State University. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants.
The verdict
NCT03340545, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Penn State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 34 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Low back pain is a major cause of disability, especially in the working-age population. A total of 149 million working days are lost every year as a consequence of back pain. Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is thought to play a major role in chronic back and neck pain. Decades of bench-top research in tissue mechanics have shown clear relationships between changes in mechanical properties and abnormal changes IVD structure and composition. Our overall hypothesis is that measurements of IVD mechanical properties can provide valuable information about its structure and composition for early diagnosis of degeneration, quantification of degeneration progress, and evaluation of treatment strategies. Magnetic Resonance Elastography (MRE) is an imaging method to quantify mechanical properties from soft tissues. The objectives of this study are to evaluating repeatability and collecting base line data from healthy individuals; and to apply MRE to patients with disc herniation.
Interventions
- OTHER Custom Magnetic Resonance Elastography Device
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 34 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-12-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-12-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03340545
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03340545 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 34 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Penn State University, which has 219 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Custom Magnetic Resonance Elastography Device is the first listed.
NCT03340545 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03340545 about?
NCT03340545 is a clinical study titled "MR Elastography for the Herniated Intervertebral Disc". Low back pain is a major cause of disability, especially in the working-age population. A total of 149 million working days are lost every year as a consequence of back pain. Intervertebral disc (IVD) degeneration is thought to play a major role in chronic back and neck pain. Decades of bench-top re...
What is the current status of trial NCT03340545?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 34 participants. The study started on 2017-12-01. Estimated completion is 2018-12-11.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03340545?
The interventions under investigation include: Custom Magnetic Resonance Elastography Device (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03340545?
This trial is sponsored by Penn State University, which has 219 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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