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Facet Tropism in Low Back Pain Patients

NCT06982118 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 92

Last updated 2025-07-09

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Summary

This retrospective study investigates the relationship between lumbar facet tropism and the occurrence of disc herniation and spondylolisthesis in patients with low back pain who underwent lumbar MRI. Facet tropism, defined as asymmetrical facet joint rotation, is hypothesized to influence spinal biomechanics and contribute to degenerative processes. The study will evaluate MRI scans of patients with low back pain to determine the presence of facet tropism, disc herniation, and listhesis at L3-L4, L4-L5, and L5-S1 levels, aiming to identify potential associations between these conditions at various spinal levels.

Conditions

  • Low Back Pain
  • Spondylolisthesis
  • Degenerative Disc Disease, Lumbar

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER_GOV

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-01
Primary Completion
2025-06-30
Completion
2025-06-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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