Effects of muscle temperature on ultrasound characteristics of muscle tissue
Influence of Intramuscular Temperature on the Textural Characteristics of the B-mode Ultrasound Image.
This study tests how changes in muscle temperature affect ultrasound images of healthy muscles to see if it can improve the way we check muscle quality and structure.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Cardenal Herrera University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Elche, Alicante) |
| Trial ID | NCT06145646 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates how muscle temperature influences echointensity and echotexture variables such as homogeneity, contrast, correlation, and entropy in healthy subjects. By acquiring ultrasound images of the vastus lateralis muscle while continuously recording muscle temperature, the study aims to understand the correlation between temperature and ultrasound results. This understanding could enhance the precision of muscle ultrasound as a diagnostic tool, particularly in assessing muscle quality and structure.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthy individuals aged 18 to 65.
Not a fit: Patients with known neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic, or orthopedic conditions, or those with contraindications to the interventions, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the accuracy of muscle ultrasound assessments, leading to better diagnostic capabilities for muscle-related conditions.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel, previous studies have explored the relationship between muscle characteristics and ultrasound imaging, indicating potential for success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Acceptance of participation in the study. * Healthy subjects. * Subjects between the ages of 18 and 65. Exclusion Criteria: * Have known neurological, cardiovascular, metabolic or orthopedic conditions that prevent them from participating in the study. * Present metal implants in the heating area. * Wear a pacemaker. * Perform physical activity during the 48 hours prior to data collection. * Contraindications of dry needling such as: Belonephobia, history of abnormal reaction to the puncture or injection, anticoagulant treatment or thrombocytopenia, lymphedema over the area of intervention, severely compromised immune system, vascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, pregnancy, epilepsy, allergy to metals or that the intervention area has wounds, scars, tattoos, or stains.
Where this trial is running
Elche, Alicante
- Sergio Montero Navarro — Elche, Alicante, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Javier Molina-Payá, PhD
- Email: francisco.molina@uchceu.es
- Phone: 965426486
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.