Interpreter Variability for Provocative Maneuvers in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Rochester, Minnesota: 15-003938
Sponsor Protocol Number: 15-003938
About this study
The goal of this study will be to determine the false positive rate of the ultrasonographic Adson and Military press maneuvers for thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) and to determine interpreter variability among ultrasound technicians.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Healthy volunteers who do not have a diagnosis of TOS
Exclusion Criteria:
- Anyone with carpel tunnel syndrome, cervical spine disease
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Rochester, Minn.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Peter Gloviczki, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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