Reliability of routine scans for back pain diagnosis
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study checks how well routine X-rays and MRIs can find a type of lower back bone variation and the exact disc causing nerve pain. If you have low back and leg pain with a nerve-related diagnosis and haven't had spine surgery, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 75 years old.
- You have low back pain that spreads into your leg.
- Your doctor has diagnosed you with nerve-related back pain (lumbar radicular pain) based on a physical exam and an MRI.
- You have not had any previous surgery on your spine.
- Your hospital medical records are complete and can be reviewed.
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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