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MRI Analysis and Degenerative Spine

MRI Analysis and Degenerative Spine

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50-85 years
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Overview

Analysis of MRI advanced techniques in degenerative spinal disease.

The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Can we assess microstructural integrity of compressed nerve roots in degenerative spinal disease
  • What are the image biomarkers affected by disease
  • How they evolve with disease progression and treatment

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age between 50 and 85 years
  • Diagnosis of spinal disease by clinical and imagiological criteria
  • More than 3 months duration of disease
  • Ability to give consent
  • Fluent portuguese speaker

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Previous spine surgery
  • Spinal instability
  • Neurological disease that might interfere with walking
  • Known orthopedic conditions that causes significant gait impairment
  • Dementia or development disorder with cognitive impairment
  • Inability to give consent

Study details
    Spine Disease

NCT06163300

Universidade Nova de Lisboa

16 February 2024

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