Status:
COMPLETED
Ultrasonographic Assessment of Thoracolumbar Fascia in AxSpA and Controls With Trigger Point Evaluation
Lead Sponsor:
Ankara University
Conditions:
Axial Spondylarthritis (axSpA)
Myofascial Trigger Point Pain (MTrP)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Brief Summary
The goal of this observational study is to evaluate whether changes in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF)-a connective tissue in the lower back-are related to pain and disease severity in patients with ax...
Detailed Description
The goal of this observational study is to explore whether structural changes in the thoracolumbar fascia (TLF)-a connective tissue layer in the lower back-are related to pain, stiffness, and disease ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Individuals aged between 18 and 65 years
- Diagnosis of axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) according to the Assessment of -SpondyloArthritis International Society (ASAS) classification criteria, or being a healthy control with no known musculoskeletal or systemic inflammatory disease
- Ability to lie in the prone position for ultrasonographic examination
- Willingness to participate in the study
- Provision of written informed consent prior to inclusion
Exclusion
- History of significant back or lower extremity trauma or orthopedic surgery
- Presence of major spinal deformities (e.g., scoliosis, kyphosis, spinal stenosis)
- History of spinal surgery or spinal fracture
- Known malignancy or spinal infection
- Neurological deficits due to nerve root compression
- Presence of a diagnosed neurological or major psychiatric disorder
- Known bleeding disorders
- History of lumbar steroid injection or current use of systemic corticosteroids
- Current pregnancy
- Legal or disability status related to low back pain
- Presence of an acute systemic infection
- Refusal or inability to provide written informed consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2020
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 30 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
132 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06978374
Start Date
November 1 2020
End Date
March 30 2025
Last Update
May 18 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Ankara, Mamak, Turkey (Türkiye), 06100