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MR Elastography for Myofascial Pain Syndrome
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Led By Ziying Yin, Ph.D.
Research Sponsored by Mayo Clinic
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Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up baseline measures through the study completion (3 years)
Awards & highlights
Study Summary
This trial will use a new imaging technique to measure myofascial stiffness to assess MPS, aiding in early diagnosis and treatment.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for healthy volunteers who have not had chronic pain in their lower back or legs that affects daily life. Participants should currently experience minimal pain (less than 0.5 on a 10-point scale) and must understand the study's purpose to give informed consent.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing Magnetic Resonance (MR) Elastography alongside MRI structural imaging to develop new ways of measuring myofascial tissue properties, which could help assess issues related to Myofascial Pain Syndrome.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
As this trial involves MR imaging techniques, side effects may include discomfort from lying still during the scan, loud noises from the machine, and feelings of claustrophobia. There are typically no significant side effects associated with MRI.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ baseline measures through the study completion (3 years)
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~baseline measures through the study completion (3 years)
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Muscle strain
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Patients with myofascial-related pain diseasesExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Subjects diagnosed with myofascial-related pain disease will receive the research MRI imaging including MR elastography and MRI structural imaging.
Group II: Healthy controls without myofascial-related pain diseasesExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Subjects without myofascial-related pain disease will receive the research MRI imaging including MR elastography and MRI structural imaging.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Mayo ClinicLead Sponsor
3,205 Previous Clinical Trials
3,766,678 Total Patients Enrolled
National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)NIH
831 Previous Clinical Trials
668,827 Total Patients Enrolled
Ziying Yin, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorMayo Clinic
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I understand the study's purpose and agree to participate.I have had surgery on my back or legs.I am unable to give consent for medical procedures.I have had a severe back or leg injury in the past.I have deformities in my back and lower limbs.I have not had chronic pain in my lower back or legs that stopped me from daily activities or work.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Patients with myofascial-related pain diseases
- Group 2: Healthy controls without myofascial-related pain diseases
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the total enrollment goal of this research project?
"Affirmative. According to the details listed on clinicaltrials.gov, this medical trial started recruiting patients since November 1st 2022 and was recently revised on October 27th 2022. 106 individuals are required for the experiment at a single site of recruitment."
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Is this research project currently recruiting participants?
"According to the clinicaltrials.gov website, this medical experiment is still seeking participants. It was originally made available on November 1st 2022 and has been modified most recently on October 27th 2022."
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