NCT00022828

Brief Summary

The goal of this research project is to develop a new system that uses lasers to provide 3-dimensional (3-D) images of the cervical spine (the seven spinal bones in the neck) in a moving person. Doctors and researchers could use this system to examine people with spinal disorders and to learn more about how the spine works. The laser technique would be better than existing imaging methods because it would provide 3-D views of the cervical spine and would not expose patients to radiation. These two features would make a laser system a safer and more effective tool than other imaging systems. This technique should be suitable for a wide variety of uses because the sensitivity of the measurement can be adjusted depending on what is being studied. The benefits of this research will include helping doctors and other health practitioners to detect and diagnose painful spinal disorders more effectively. This should lead to improved treatment and management of spinal disorders.

Trial Health

43
At Risk

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
134

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2003

Typical duration for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

2 active sites

Status
unknown

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

August 14, 2001

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

August 16, 2001

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 1, 2003

Completed
3 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

January 4, 2007

Status Verified

October 1, 2006

First QC Date

August 14, 2001

Last Update Submit

January 2, 2007

Conditions

Neck PainManipulation, Spinal

Keywords

LaserCervicalSpinalSpineNeckIllinois

Interventions

3-D Laser Imaging DeviceDEVICE

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Study participants must be 18 years old or older.
  • Study participants from Northern Illinois University and the surrounding community.
  • Thirty-four study participants (25%) will be patients seeking medical, chiropractic, or physical therapy intervention for complaints of neck pain. The rest of the participants will have no complaints of neck pain.

You may not qualify if:

  • Children under 18 years of age.
  • Individuals unable to attain the test positions with active neck motions.
  • Individuals unable to understand and follow simple verbal commands spoken in English.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (2)

Laser and Image Processing Lab

Huntsville, Alabama, 35762, United States

Location

Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, Illinois, 60115, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Neck Pain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PainNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Mohamed A. Seif, PhD

    Alabama A&M University

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Sponsor Type
NIH

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

August 14, 2001

First Posted

August 16, 2001

Study Start

January 1, 2003

Study Completion

January 1, 2006

Last Updated

January 4, 2007

Record last verified: 2006-10

Locations

US(2)