Search / Trial NCT06615622

Our Study Aims to Determine If Nerve Alterations in Acute GBS and CIDP Detectable by Ultrasound Match Electrodiagnostic Findings and If This Method Aids Early Diagnosis, Predict Their Outcomes and Differentiate Between Axonal and Demyelinating Subtypes.

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Sep 25, 2024

Trial Information

Current as of October 09, 2024

Recruiting

Keywords

Peripheral Nerve Ultrasound Immune Mediated Nerve Disorders Guillain Barré Syndrome Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy

Description

No description provided

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Diagnosis of patient group:
  • * GBS Patients: Diagnosed according to the criteria of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) and the Brighton Collaboration (2011).
  • * CIDP Patients: Diagnosed according to the criteria of the European Federation of Neurological Societies/Peripheral Nerve Society (EFNS/PNS).
  • 2. Age: Participants aged 18 to 75 years.
  • 3. Onset:
  • * GBS Patients: Recent onset of GBS within the first 2 weeks of symptom onset.
  • * CIDP Patients: Either relapsing or progressive course consistent with CIDP diagnosis.
  • 4. Gender: Both male and female participants are eligible.
  • 5. Participation: Willingness to participate in the study, including undergoing disease-related examinations and assessments.
  • 6. Consent: Ability and willingness to provide informed consent
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Patients unable or unwilling to provide informed consent.
  • 2. Patients with metabolic disorders or malignancies.
  • 3. Patients with other causes of peripheral neuropathy.
  • 4. Patients with other causes of acute flaccid paralysis.

About Assiut University

Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.

Locations

Assiut, , Egypt

People applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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