Automated Connective Tissue Torque Sensor

Completed

• Conditions: Connective Tissue; Musculoskeletal Pain

• Registration Number: NCT01570647
• Lead Sponsor: Stromatec, Inc.

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to develop a measure - the needle torque test - capable of detecting connective tissue abnormalities associated with musculoskeletal disorders.

Detailed Description

Chronic musculoskeletal pain is a source of considerable disability, work absenteeism and health care costs. A major obstacle to the treatment of these conditions is the lack of methods to objectively assess connective tissues and measure the effect of treatments. Needle torque test technology under development in this project will potentially enable objective measurement of connective tissue abnormalities associated with musculoskeletal pain and dysfunction. This could help evaluate the efficacy of various treatments and enhance the objective monitoring of patient progress in clinical practice.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-02
• Study First Submitted: 2012-04-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-04-03
• Study First Posted: 2012-04-04
• Primary Completion: 2013-01
• Study Completion: 2013-01
• Status Verified: 2013-10
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-10-08
• Last Update Posted: 2013-10-09

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 165

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Number of needle revolutions to achieve threshold torque	Time zero, 30 minutes and one week

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Stromatec, Inc.; 🇺🇸 Burlington, Vermont, United States