Measuring ankle strength in people with herniated disc weakness
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to measure ankle strength in people who have weakness from a herniated disc in the lower back. The goal is to confirm the measurement tool works well for tracking such weakness.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 65 years old.
- You must have ankle weakness caused by a herniated lumbar disc (a problem in your lower spine).
- You must not have any other condition that affects your ankle strength.
- You must be able to have your ankle strength measured with a device.
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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