Cerebrospinal Fluid Congestion in Spinal Stenosis Patients

June 27, 2012 updated by: Seoul National University Hospital
The investigators hypothesized spinal stenosis symptom was provocation due to cerebrospinal fluid congestion.

Study Overview

Status

Unknown

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

30

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

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

30 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

study group : spinal stenosis patient control group : matched sex, age

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • neurogenic claudication more than 3months
  • relief neurogenic claudication by lumbar flexion
  • spinal stenosis symptom by physical exam.
  • who can walk more than 30 min.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • vascular claudication by physical exam.( ABI <0.9)
  • structural change in vertebral ( tumor, congenital deformity)
  • operation history at spinal bone
  • metallic foreign body
  • peripheral polyneuropathy

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

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
CSF pressure at spinal canal
Time Frame: on time of recruitment
We can calculate CSF pressure at spinal canal by using phase contraast magnetic resonance image technique.
on time of recruitment

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2013

Study Completion (Anticipated)

December 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 26, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 27, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

June 28, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 28, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 27, 2012

Last Verified

June 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

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