Status:

TERMINATED

Study of Low Back Pain Using CERSR® Imaging Technology

Lead Sponsor:

Verium Diagnostics, Inc.

Conditions:

Low Back Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to measure with CERSR® (Computerized Electrophysiological Reconstruction of the Spinal Regions) the electrical signals made by the muscles in the lower back 1) wh...

Detailed Description

The purpose of this research study is to measure with CERSR® (Computerized Electrophysiological Reconstruction of the Spinal Regions) the electrical signals made by the muscles in the lower back 1) wh...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria Groups A, B and C:
  • Male and female employees of the study center.
  • Between the ages of 18 and 70 years.
  • Current employees as well as new hires.
  • Exclusion Criteria Group A:
  • 1\. Low back pain.
  • Exclusion Criteria Group B:
  • Low back pain due to fracture, tumor, infection, cauda equina, severe neurological deficit.
  • Pregnant.
  • Sensitivity to isopropyl alcohol used to prepare the low back surface.
  • Inability to complete the required collection positions for the CERSR® scan.
  • Inability or unwillingness to adhere to the protocol and follow-up schedule.
  • Anyone under care of a physician for active liability or workman compensation cases.
  • Anyone who has had an open spinal procedure in the last three months.
  • Anyone who has undergone spine injections within the last two months.
  • Exclusion Criteria Group C:
  • Low back pain due to fracture, tumor, infection, cauda equina, severe neurological deficit
  • Pregnant.
  • Sensitivity to isopropyl alcohol used to prepare the low back surface.
  • Inability to complete the required collection positions for the CERSR scan.
  • Inability or unwillingness to adhere to the protocol and follow-up schedule.
  • Anyone under care of a physician for active liability or workman compensation cases.
  • Anyone who has had an open spinal procedure in the last three months.
  • Anyone who has undergone spine injections within the last two months.
  • Anyone who is currently undergoing physical therapy or chiropractic treatments.

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    May 1 2011

    Trial Type :

    OBSERVATIONAL

    Allocation :

    ESTIMATED

    End Date :

    Estimated Enrollment :

    290 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT01401660

    Start Date

    May 1 2011

    Last Update

    August 1 2011

    Active Locations (2)

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    Summa Center for Clinical Trials

    Akron, Ohio, United States, 44304-1619

    2

    Summa St. Thomas Hospital

    Akron, Ohio, United States, 44310-3110