Evaluating MRI for diagnosing low back pain in middle-aged women
the Role of MRI in Evaluation of Low Back Pain in Middle Aged Females
This study is testing how well MRI scans can help middle-aged women with low back pain find out what's causing their discomfort.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 40 Years to 60 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Sohag University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sohag) |
| Trial ID | NCT06766240 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the effectiveness of MRI in diagnosing various causes of low back pain specifically among middle-aged females aged 40 to 60 years. Participants will undergo MRI scans of the lumbosacral spine at Sohag University Hospital, where the results will be analyzed to determine the diagnostic value of MRI in this demographic. The study focuses on understanding how MRI can aid in identifying underlying issues contributing to low back pain.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are middle-aged females aged 40 to 60 years experiencing low back pain.
Not a fit: Patients who are male, younger than 40 or older than 60, or have contraindications to MRI will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment options for middle-aged women suffering from low back pain.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study may be novel in this demographic, MRI has been widely used in other studies for diagnosing low back pain with varying degrees of success.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: \- middle aged female patients aged from 40 to 60 years with complaints of low back pain who were referred to the department of radiology of sohag university hospital for Lumbosacral spine MRI. Exclusion Criteria: * Male patients. * female patients aged less than 40 years or more than 60 years. * Contraindication to magnetic resonance imaging including cochlear implant, pacemaker, claustrophobia. * Non-cooperative sick patients.
Where this trial is running
Sohag
- Sohag university Hospital — Sohag, Egypt (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Safia R Mohammed Abdellah, Resident
- Email: safeyah.rafat@med.sohag.edu.eg
- Phone: 01067976948
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.