CT scan measurements for back fractures
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This study is testing a new way to measure spine joint changes on CT scans in people with a specific type of back fracture. The goal is to see if these measurements are reliable and could guide treatment decisions.
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Who can take part
- You need to be between 18 and 50 years old.
- You must have a specific type of spine fracture in your mid-to-lower back that the study calls type A2, A3, or A4.
- You must have had a CT scan that covers the area from your upper back to your lower back, and the images must be clear enough to review.
- You cannot have diseases that affect your bones or joints, such as ankylosing spondylitis or rheumatoid arthritis.
- You cannot have had any previous spine surgery.
- Your bone density at the fracture site must be within a normal range (the team will check this from the CT scan).
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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