Investigating whether advanced MR imaging can be used to demonstrate trapped nerves in healthy volunteers

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Evaluation of cervical foraminal stenosis in healthy volunteers; Musculoskeletal Diseases

• Registration Number: ISRCTN14904663
• Lead Sponsor: eeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-10-15
• Last Update Posted: 1 November 2021
• Study Completion: 2022-08-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 5

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age over 40 years
2. Able to provide fully informed written consent
3. Able to lie flat for 1 hour in an MRI scanner
4. Females of childbearing age must be using effective contraception
5. Sufficient understanding of English to participate in the trial

Exclusion Criteria

1. Cervical myelopathy
2. History of cervical trauma
3. Evidence of suspected or histologically proven tumour
4. Previous cervical spine surgery
5. Non-MRI compatible implantable device e.g. pacemaker
6. Unable to have MRI scan due to claustrophobia
7. Female participants must not be pregnant and if of childbearing age must be using adequate contraception

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified