Study of disc protein levels and disc wear
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at a protein called periostin in the discs of the lower back to see if it relates to how worn down the discs are, which might help improve future treatments.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have a herniated disc or narrowing in your lower back (lumbar disc herniation or spinal stenosis).
- You have had an MRI of your lower back.
- You do not have allergies, asthma, eczema (atopic dermatitis), or long-term sinusitis.
- You have not had cancer, a recent fracture, or severe bone thinning (osteoporosis).
- You do not have knee or hip arthritis, and no recent spinal surgery in the last 6 months.
- You do not have a history of heart attack, heart failure, or liver cirrhosis.
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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