Back pain study: testing a blood protein linked to MRI findings
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study looks at how a protein in your blood (called BDNF) relates to the severity of your lower back condition, as seen on MRI. It may help doctors better understand and treat back pain in the future.
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Who can take part
- Have a diagnosis of lumbar disc herniation or lumbar spinal canal stenosis
- Have had an MRI of the lower back
- No history of spine fracture, infection, or tumor
- No rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, lupus, peripheral neuropathy, or fibromyalgia
- Not taking antidepressants, antipsychotics, or acetylcholinesterase inhibitors
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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