Neuromuscular Ultrasound Role Extension in the EMG Laboratory

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to further develop normal values for nerve and muscle ultrasound in the Mayo EMG lab, to allow more widespread use of this non-invasive tool in the diagnostic work up of patients presenting to the EMG lab, and to validate those normal values in clinical practice.

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:

Eighteen years of age or older.
Ability to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

Any abnormalities on nerve conduction studies in the limb that will be studied with ultrasound.
Personal history of diabetes mellitus.
Personal history of peripheral neuropathy or other neuromuscular disorders.
Objective sensory loss or muscle weakness in the limb to be studied with ultrasound.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 12/6/23. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

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	Contact
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Andrea Boon, M.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Andrea Boon M.D. (507) 284-2012 Boon.Andrea@mayo.edu
Jacksonville, Fla. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Devon Rubin, M.D.	Open for enrollment	Contact information: Devon Rubin M.D. (904) 953-6869 Rubin.Devon@mayo.edu

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Contact

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Andrea Boon, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Andrea Boon M.D.

(507) 284-2012

Boon.Andrea@mayo.edu

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Devon Rubin, M.D.

Open for enrollment

Contact information:

Devon Rubin M.D.

(904) 953-6869

Rubin.Devon@mayo.edu

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