MR Elastography for Myofascial Pain Syndrome

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byZiying Yin, Ph.D.

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Mayo Clinic

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this research study is to use a new imaging technique called Magnetic Resonance (MR) Elastography to create new imaging parameters to measure the mechanical properties of myofascial tissues that can be used to assess the impaired myofascial interface in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS).

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for healthy volunteers who have not had chronic pain in their lower back or legs that affects daily life. Participants should currently experience minimal pain (less than 0.5 on a 10-point scale) and must understand the study's purpose to give informed consent.

Inclusion Criteria

A numerical current pain index of less than 0.5 (on a 10-point Visual Analog Scale)

I understand the study's purpose and agree to participate.

I have not had chronic pain in my lower back or legs that stopped me from daily activities or work.

Exclusion Criteria

I have had surgery on my back or legs.

I am unable to give consent for medical procedures.

Pregnancy or breastfeeding

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Participant Groups

The study is testing Magnetic Resonance (MR) Elastography alongside MRI structural imaging to develop new ways of measuring myofascial tissue properties, which could help assess issues related to Myofascial Pain Syndrome.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Patients with myofascial-related pain diseasesExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Subjects diagnosed with myofascial-related pain disease will receive the research MRI imaging including MR elastography and MRI structural imaging.

Group II: Healthy controls without myofascial-related pain diseasesExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Subjects without myofascial-related pain disease will receive the research MRI imaging including MR elastography and MRI structural imaging.