CT scan to diagnose wrist instability
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial uses a CT scan to diagnose a specific type of wrist instability (scapholunate) in people aged 18 or older. It aims to see if the scan can detect the problem without needing more invasive tests.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You cannot have a broken bone or other injury in the same wrist.
- You must not have severe mental health or neurological conditions.
- You must not have had wrist problems in the same hand before.
- You must not have a history of drug or alcohol abuse.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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