Standard Deviation of the Distance Between the Sural Nerve and Achilles Tendon by Ultrasound

July 16, 2011 updated by: Meir Medical Center
The purpose of this study is to define the standardization of the distance between the Sural nerve & Achilles tendon, in otherwise healthy persons and athletes.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

The distance between the two anatomic structures is measured by US and data is analyzed to define the standardized distance in the population in order to avoid damage to the sural nerve while repairing an Achilles tendon rupture using the percutaneous methode.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

50

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Israel
      • Kfar Saba, Israel
        • Meir Medical Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 60 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

otherwise healthy persones, age 18-60, community sample.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • healthy
  • age 18-60

Exclusion Criteria:

  • known bone or muscle disease
  • major trauma to the leg or ankle in present or past
  • surgery of leg or ankle in the past
  • mental disabilities

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Time Perspectives: Cross-Sectional

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
otherwise healthy persons
healthy persons, no major trauma or surgery of ankle or calves, no bone or muscle disease, age 18-60

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
distance between the Sural nerve & the Achilles tendon
Time Frame: day 1
one time measurment of the distance between the sural nerve & the Achilles tendon, using an US device.
day 1

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Meir Medical Center

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Omer Mei-Dan, Dr., Meir Medical Center

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 16, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 27, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

April 28, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 19, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 16, 2011

Last Verified

July 1, 2011

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • MMC09155-09CTIL

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