PET/MRI Imaging of Neuraxial Inflammation in Sciatica Patients

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to see if the spine shows areas of inflammation using a specific type of imaging (pictures).

Clinical Trial Description

The purpose of this study is to determine if inflammation around the spinal nerves can be identified using a radioactive tracer [11C] PBR28 and integrated PET/MRI scan for the purpose of better treating patients who have radicular lumbar pain with epidural steroid injections. ;

Study Design

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Clinical Trial Details

NCT number	NCT02130271
Study type	Observational
Source	Massachusetts General Hospital
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Status	Completed
Phase
Start date	April 2014
Completion date	December 2018

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