Status:
TERMINATED
A Pilot Project for Multifidus Muscle Evaluation in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis
Lead Sponsor:
University of Arkansas
Conditions:
Multiple Sclerosis
Back Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research study plans to evaluate if multifidus muscle dysfunction is associated with back pain in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Detailed Description
Since the multifidus muscle helps to stabilize the lumbar spine, the investigators hope to learn if there is dysfunction and/or atrophy of this muscle in MS patients who also have back pain. The main ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- confirmed diagnosis by an UAMS neuro-immunologist of relapsing-remitting MS or primary progressive MS or secondary progressive MS
- Age between 18 years old and 50 years old on consent
- Complain of low back pain or severe axial back pain
- English-speaking
Exclusion
- Patients that also have the diagnosis of thoracic or lumbar radiculopathy or history of prior thoracic or lumbar spinal surgery.
- Patients that are currently pregnant EDSS over 5.5 or less than 1.0 Patient younger than 18 years old or older than 50 years old Knee total extension of less than 100 degrees
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 5 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
7 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05427045
Start Date
May 1 2022
End Date
May 5 2023
Last Update
November 7 2024
Active Locations (1)
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University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States, 72205