Spine Position and Neural Sensitivity (NCT05313217) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Spine Position and Neural Sensitivity
United States40 participantsStarted 2022-03-28
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this research study is to see if there is a relationship between the tightness of the hamstring muscles (muscles on the back of the thighs), reported sensations related to stretch of the nerves of the lower extremity, and different positions of participants' backs. We will investigate the qualitative differences as provided verbally by participants (sensation felt at maximum knee extension angle) and quantitative differences as provided by surface electromyographic (EMG) measurements of hamstring activity and inclinometer measures of the knee angle.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* healthy individuals between the ages of 18 and 65 without low back pain.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Known previous diagnoses of sciatica or disc herniation
* Diagnosis of scoliosis
* History of pain in the low back or back of the leg
* History of back surgeries
* Any recent hamstring injuries
* Any recent fractures
* History of osteoporosis
* Have feeling of pins and needles down the leg
* Have a known nervous system disorder
* Have a known systemic inflammatory condition
* Have Rheumatoid Arthritis
* Known history of cardiovascular issues
* Have a known connective tissue disorder
* Bowel/bladder issues
* Are or may be pregnant
* Type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus
* Active/history of cancer
* Allergy to adhesives
* Are actively involved in a lawsuit regarding personal bodily injury or receiving workman's compensation
* Currently taking/have recently taken antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones (ie. Cipro, Levaquin, Noroxin)
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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