The Correlation of Myodural Bridges to Biomechanical Parameters in Patients Suffering From Primary Chronic Neck Pain
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Brief Summary
In recent years, an anatomical connection of suboccipital muscle fibers to the dura has been found in pathological studies. The physiologic function of these fibers is still unknown. Using Magnetic Resonance Tomography (MRI), this study will investigate whether these fibers undergo changes in patients suffering from primary chronic neck pain. In addition, the biomechanical parameters of neck movements in these patients will be correlated with the imaging findings.
Trial Health
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participants targeted
Target at below P25 for all trials
Started Jun 2015
Shorter than P25 for all trials
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
First Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
May 18, 2015
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
May 25, 2015
CompletedStudy Start
First participant enrolled
June 1, 2015
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2015
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2015
CompletedMay 25, 2015
May 1, 2015
6 months
May 18, 2015
May 20, 2015
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Volume and Number of Muscle Fibers in Myodural Bridges
A composite outcome including the interpretation, counting and measurement of muscle fibers as found on MRI
One hour
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Measurement of cervical range of motion
Two hours
Study Arms (2)
Primary Chronic Neck Pain
Patients suffering for at least 3 years from neck pain without any underlying pathology who have undergone MRI. Biomechanical parameters of neck movements will be investigated.
Control
Patients without neck pain who have undergone MRI for any reason. Biomechanical parameters of neck movements will be investigated.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
Patients suffering from Primary Chronic Neck Pain who have undergone MRI. Healthy volunteers who have undergone MRI of the cervical spine.
You may qualify if:
- Chronic Neck Pain
You may not qualify if:
- Have undergone cervical spine surgery
- Known cerebral vascular disease of the carotid or vertebral arteries
- Malignant disease of the cervical spine
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Hadera, 38100, Israel
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Yaron River, MD
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- observational
- Observational Model
- CASE CONTROL
- Time Perspective
- PROSPECTIVE
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER GOV
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
May 18, 2015
First Posted
May 25, 2015
Study Start
June 1, 2015
Primary Completion
December 1, 2015
Study Completion
December 1, 2015
Last Updated
May 25, 2015
Record last verified: 2015-05