Micro-EMG: A Novel Multi-electrode System for Intramuscular Imaging

Launched by NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY · Jan 26, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a new system called Micro-EMG, which uses multiple small electrodes to look at muscle activity in a way that could help doctors better understand and diagnose muscle and nerve conditions. The goal of this study is to gather important information about how well this system works before larger studies are done to confirm its effectiveness.

To participate, you need to be between the ages of 65 and 74, and they are looking for a total of 30 people. However, some individuals may not be eligible if they have certain medical devices like pacemakers, specific neurological disorders, or conditions that affect blood clotting. If you join, you can expect to undergo tests that will help researchers learn more about how to use this new technology safely and effectively. Your participation could play a key role in advancing the way muscle and nerve conditions are diagnosed and treated in the future!

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • For each of the five groups, six participants will be recruited, adding up to a total of 30 participants.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • cardiac pacemakers or defibrillator implants.
• • alternative neurological disorders likely to affect the results of an EMG examination.
• • lymphedema or dialysis fistula in the body region to be studied with EMG.
• • patients taking clotting inhibitor (such as warfarin or direct oral anticoagulants).
• • clotting disorder (such as haemophilia or low platelets).
• • participants unable to consent in English where a translator is not available.