Prospective Evaluation of Upright Versus Supine CT Myelography of the Lumbar Spine

Conditions

• Lumbar Central Canal Stenoses
• Neural Foraminal Stenoses

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Upright CT — RADIATION
  Upright CT Myelography

Study Details

The purpose of this prospective study is to compare the diagnostic utility of standing (upright, weight-bearing) CT myelography with standard supine CT myelography for the evaluation of lumbar central canal and neural foraminal stenoses. This study aims to determine whether upright positioning provides additional diagnostic information in patients unable to undergo MRI, with the goal of improving assessment and management of degenerative lumbar spine disease.

Key Dates

Start date

Jun 30, 2026

Status verified

Nov 2025

Primary completion

Dec 31, 2026

Completion

Dec 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

20 participants (estimated)

Allocation

NA

Intervention model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Arms

• Other: Upright and Supine CT Myelography
  Upright and Supine CT Myelography

Primary Outcome Measure

Does upright CT imaging change management plans for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis [ Time Frame: 1 week ]

Locations (1)

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