Diffusion tensor imaging for lumbar spine backache patients

A diffusion tensor imaging study to compare normative fractional anisotropy value with patients suffering from lower back pain.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1Phase 2

Study type

Observational

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2019/11/021987

Enrollment

Registered

2019-11-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: G89-G99- Other disorders of the nervous system

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for individuals with back pain: The subject should be greater than 18 years and less than 55 years The subjects who are suffering from lower back pain Inclusion criteria for individual without back pain: The subjects with sciatica, changes in bladder and bowel functions, numbness in the leg or foot and decreased reflexes at the knee and ankle.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Exclusion criteria for individuals with back pain: The subjects who are contraindicated to MRI Exclusion criteria for the individual without back pain: The subjects who are contraindicated to MRI

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The calculation of FA values will help the clinicians in early detection of the radiculopathyTimepoint: The calculation of FA values will help the clinicians in early detection of the radiculopathy	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
After Study CompletionTimepoint: After Study Completion	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactKaushik nayak

Kasturba Medical College

hkkanha@gmail.com9113933708

Outcome results