Clinical and MRI Findings in Lumbar Disc Disease

Sponsor
Assiut University
Study ID
NCT07516613
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Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Lumbar Disc Disease
  • Lumbar Disc Herniation
  • Lumbosacral Radiculopathy

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 70 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Study Details

Low back pain related to lumbar disc disease is a very common condition. Doctors frequently use Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) to look at the spine and diagnose these problems. However, it is not always clear how well the severity of the damage seen on an MRI matches the actual symptoms a patient is experiencing. Sometimes, patients with severe MRI findings have mild symptoms, and vice versa. The purpose of this observational study is to understand the relationship between a patient's clinical symptoms and their MRI results. Researchers want to see if the severity of the spinal damage shown on an MRI can accurately predict how much pain or disability a patient has. Participants in this study are adults (ages 18-70) who are already experiencing symptoms of lumbar disc disease and have recently had an MRI. During the study, participants will: * Complete a questionnaire about the intensity of their back and leg pain. * Fill out a survey about how their back pain affects their daily activities. * Undergo a standard physical and neurological examination by a doctor to check their reflexes, muscle strength, and sensation. Researchers will then compare these physical examination and questionnaire results with the detailed findings from the patient's MRI scans. The goal of this research is to improve diagnostic accuracy and help doctors make better, more personalized treatment decisions for future patients with lower back pain.

Key Dates

First listed
Apr 8, 2026
Start date
Apr 30, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2027
Completion
May 31, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
96 participants (estimated)

Arms

  • Arm: Patients with Lumbar Disc Disease
    Adult patients aged 18-70 years presenting with clinical symptoms suggestive of lumbar disc disease (low back pain with or without radiculopathy) and MRI-confirmed lumbar disc pathology. These participants will undergo standard clinical evaluations, including pain (VAS) and disability (ODI) assessments, alongside a standardized lumbar spine MRI to correlate clinical parameters with imaging findings.

Primary Outcome Measure

Correlation Between MRI Disc Herniation Grade and Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Score for Back Pain [ Time Frame: Day 0 (At the time of clinical assessment and MRI evaluation) ]

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