Studying MRI vs. X-ray for spine pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system, Pain clinical trials.
This trial compares two types of CT scans (upright vs. lying down) to see which gives better images of the lower back. It may help doctors choose the best scan for spine problems.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are scheduled for a routine CT scan of your lower back while lying down
- You do not have metal implants in your lower back
- You do not have cancer that has spread to your spine
- You have not had a recent injury to your lower back
- You are not pregnant
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
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.
This study uses special CT scans taken during spine surgery to help doctors assess whether the spine is stable after treatment for wear-and-tear spinal problems. Understanding spine stability during surgery may improve surgical outcomes and patient safety.
This study tests new MRI scan settings to see inflammatory changes in the spinal cord more clearly. It may help doctors choose better MRI images when first checking—or re-checking—spinal inflammation.
This study tests whether a radiology consultation before a CT-guided spine injection helps patients with back or neck pain. If you have moderate to severe pain and are scheduled for this procedure, you may be eligible.
This study is testing a new MRI technique called BoneMRI that may show bones more clearly than standard MRI. If you already need both a CT and an MRI of your spine, your scans could be used to compare this new method with the regular ones.
This trial is studying how well MRI can evaluate low back pain in women between 40 and 60 years old. It may help doctors better understand the cause of your pain.
Hear when a new Lumbar Central Canal Stenoses trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.