New ultrasound test could spot sciatica faster
NCT ID NCT07136441
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests a new way to measure sciatic nerve stiffness using ultrasound (shear wave elastography) during leg movements. Researchers will compare 30 people with low back pain and sciatica to 30 healthy volunteers. The goal is to see if nerve stiffness differs between the groups and between two movement sequences, which could help diagnose sciatica more accurately.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a better, non-invasive way to diagnose sciatica and guide treatment for low back pain patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study (60 participants) that only measures nerve stiffness, not treatment outcomes. Results may not apply to all patients or lead to immediate clinical changes.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Cairo University
RECRUITINGGiza, Egypt
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