Neuromuscular Ultrasound for Focal Neuropathies

Completed

• Conditions: Ulnar Neuropathy; Sciatic Neuropathy; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Peroneal Neuropathy; Cubital Tunnel Syndrome; Radial Neuropathy; Focal Neuropathies; Median Neuropathy; Tibial Neuropathy

• Registration Number: NCT01394822
• Lead Sponsor: Wake Forest University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if a new diagnostic technique, called neuromuscular ultrasound, can improve our ability to diagnose focal nerve disease.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2011-07-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2011-07-13
• Study First Posted: 2011-07-14
• Study Start: 2011-09
• Primary Completion: 2014-03
• Study Completion: 2014-03
• Status Verified: 2014-12
• Last Update Submitted: 2017-11-02
• Last Update Posted: 2017-11-06

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 120

Inclusion Criteria

• Electrodiagnostic finding of focal nerve disease
• Age 18 and older

Exclusion Criteria

• Skin lesions preventing ultrasound
• Known ultrasound gel allergy
• Unable to complete 6 months of follow-up

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Overall Neuropathy Sum Score	6 months	Neuropathy specific scale

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center; 🇺🇸 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States