Imaging accuracy for low back pain diagnosis
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study checks how well routine X-rays and MRI scans can spot a common spinal variation and identify the exact disc causing your leg pain. It may help doctors choose the right treatment for your low back and leg pain.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have low back pain that spreads to your leg.
- A doctor has diagnosed your pain as coming from a nerve root in your lower back, based on your history, exam, and MRI.
- You have not had any previous spinal surgery.
- Your medical records are available in the hospital system.
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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