Prospective Evaluation of Upright Versus Supine CT Myelography of the Lumbar Spine (NCT07456137) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Prospective Evaluation of Upright Versus Supine CT Myelography of the Lumbar Spine
United States20 participantsStarted 2026-06
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this prospective study is to compare the diagnostic utility of standing (upright, weight-bearing) CT myelography with standard supine CT myelography for the evaluation of lumbar central canal and neural foraminal stenoses. This study aims to determine whether upright positioning provides additional diagnostic information in patients unable to undergo MRI, with the goal of improving assessment and management of degenerative lumbar spine disease.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Outpatient status
* Scheduled for routine supine CT myelography
Exclusion Criteria:
* Inpatient status
* Prior lumbar spine surgical intervention or presence of metallic lumbar spinal hardware (thoracic or cervical spinal procedures are permitted)
* History of osseous metastatic disease involving the lumbar spine
* Acute traumatic injury involving the lumbar spine
* Pregnancy
* Participant body habitus exceeding the scanner's safe operational limits (e.g., gantry/bore size clearance, table weight capacity) as defined by the device manufacturer.
* Inability to tolerate CT scanning (e.g., severe pain, unable to stand independently for an extended period)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Does upright CT imaging change management plans for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis