Neuromuscular Ultrasound for Focal Neuropathies

This study is not yet open for participant recruitment.

Verified July 2011 by Wake Forest University

Sponsor:

Information provided by:

Wake Forest University

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:

NCT01394822

First received: July 13, 2011

Last updated: NA

Last verified: July 2011

History: No changes posted

Purpose

The purpose of this study is to determine if a new diagnostic technique, called neuromuscular ultrasound, can improve our ability to diagnose focal nerve disease.

Condition
Focal Neuropathies Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Median Neuropathy Ulnar Neuropathy Peroneal Neuropathy Radial Neuropathy Sciatic Neuropathy Tibial Neuropathy

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Observational Model: Cohort Time Perspective: Prospective

Resource links provided by NLM:

Genetics Home Reference related topics: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease hereditary neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies

MedlinePlus related topics: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Wake Forest University:

Estimated Enrollment:	150
Study Start Date:	September 2011
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	March 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Groups/Cohorts
Ultrasound results reported
Ultrasound results NOT reported

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	18 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals presenting to the Diagnostic Neurology Laboratory at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for evaluation of focal nerve disease.

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Electrodiagnostic finding of focal nerve disease
Age 18 and older

Exclusion Criteria:

Skin lesions preventing ultrasound
Known ultrasound gel allergy
Unable to complete 6 months of follow-up

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01394822

Contacts

Contact: Christine O'Neill, BS

336-716-8611

coneill@wfubmc.edu

Locations

United States, North Carolina
Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center	Not yet recruiting
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States, 27157
Contact: Christine O'Neill 336-716-8611 coneill@wfubmc.edu

Sponsors and Collaborators

Wake Forest University

More Information

No publications provided

ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT01394822 History of Changes
Other Study ID Numbers:	NINDS-K23NS062892
Study First Received:	July 13, 2011
Last Updated:	July 13, 2011
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Cumulative Trauma Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Sciatic Neuropathy
Ulnar Neuropathies
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Demyelinating Diseases
Polyneuropathies
Nerve Compression Syndromes
Neurologic Manifestations
Neurotoxicity Syndromes
Peroneal Neuropathies
Radial Neuropathy

Median Neuropathy
Tibial Neuropathy
Mononeuropathies
Peripheral Nervous System Diseases
Neuromuscular Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Sprains and Strains
Wounds and Injuries
Ulnar Nerve Compression Syndromes
Signs and Symptoms
Poisoning
Substance-Related Disorders

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on June 17, 2013

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