Could your age change how a nerve test reads your nerves?
NCT ID NCT07725120
First seen Jul 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a person's age influences the accuracy of a nerve test called the sural-to-radial amplitude ratio (SRAR) in telling apart two types of peripheral neuropathy: length-dependent and non-length-dependent. Researchers will review medical records from about 180 adults with sensory polyneuropathy who had nerve tests as part of routine care. The goal is to see if using age-specific cutoff points could help doctors make a more precise diagnosis.
What this could mean
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- What this could lead to
- If age-adjusted thresholds improve accuracy, doctors may better diagnose the type of neuropathy without extra tests.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center retrospective study, so results may not apply broadly. The test itself is not a treatment.
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CHU de Nice
Nice, Alpes Maritimes, 06000, France
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