A new technique of transverse ultrasound imaging for identification of lumbar intervertebral level compare to palpation technique

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2Phase 3

Study type

Observational

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20181008001

Enrollment

Registered

2018-10-08

Start date

2018-12-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

diagnosis tools palpation method&#44

Interventions

The accuracy of using palpation method to identify the L4 spinous process,The accuracy of using ultrasound transverse scan to identify the L4 spinous process

Diagnostic,Diagnostic

palpation group,US&#45

TS group

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

20 Years to 45 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: age 20-45 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. BMI > 35 kg/m2 2. Clinically obvious or known spinal deformity 3. History of previous back or spinal surgery 4. Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
accuracy of L4 spinous identification after ultrasound and palpation method identification using fluoroscopy	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
NA NA NA	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactJATUPORN PAKPIROM

Prince of Songkla University

pakpirom013@gmail.com+6674451651

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026