Status:
WITHDRAWN
Intra-epidermal Stimulation (IES) of Small Nerve Fibers (A-delta Fibers)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Minnesota
Conditions:
Healthy
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine whether a particular type of nerve fibers, A-delta fibers, can be tested in an Electromyography (EMG) lab on a routine basis. Normal, healthy volunteers will b...
Detailed Description
The epidermis is the outermost layer of the skin that includes skin cells and small nerve fibers called A-delta fibers. A-delta fibers send signals to the brain about pin-prick type of pain and temper...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals aged 21 through 60 years with no history or clinical signs of neuropathy.
Exclusion
- History of peripheral nerve disease or disease of somatosensory pathways.
- Abnormalities on neurologic examination.
- Prior or current exposure to known neurotoxins, such as excessive alcohol use or chemotherapy.
- Neurologic or psychiatric conditions that would prevent the subject from being able to cooperate with testing.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02312752
Start Date
December 1 2014
End Date
June 1 2018
Last Update
May 21 2019
Active Locations (1)
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University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55455