Low Back Pain, Neck Pain
Conditions
Keywords
EIM
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess neck and low back pain using Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM) in order to develop an algorithm to aid primary care providers (PCPs) in the diagnosis of neck/back pain. Secondary goals include the refinement of EIM technology and associated software of ease-of-use and interpretation by PCPs and staff.
Interventions
DEVICEEIM Measurements
Sponsors
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Skulpt, Inc.
Study design
Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. Radiculopathy Subjects: Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21-80 years old * History consistent with radiculopathy based on clinical, radiologic, and standard electrophysiological criteria, as determined by spine expert (Dr. John Keel)
Exclusion criteria
* Age under 21 or over 80 * History of a generalized neuromuscular condition, except for mild polyneuropathy or common mononeuropathies (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy at the elbow) * History of moderate-to-severe ongoing medical conditions producing generalized disability, such as advanced cardiac or renal disease * Metal spine implants of any type 2. Musculoskeletal Back Pain Subjects: Inclusion Criteria: * Age 21 to 80 years old * Low back or neck pain without evidence to suggest neuropathic component; i.e., without radiation of pain, sensory loss or weakness
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Impedance Myography (EIM) | Screening Visit | Subjects will undergo EIM testing on the following muscle groups: deltoid, biceps, brachioradialis, triceps, forearm flexors, neck paraspinal muscles, lumbar paraspinal muscles, vastus lateralis, vastus medials, tibialis anterior, extensor hallucis, medial gastrocnemius. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed