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Upright vs. Supine CT Myelography for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

This study is looking at whether an upright (standing) CT myelography scan is better than a standard supine (lying down) CT myelography scan for people with lumbar spinal stenosis. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a narrowing of the spaces in your lower back that can put pressure on the nerves. The study wants to see if the upright scan provides more helpful information for doctors to decide on the best treatment plan. You may be able to join if you are at least 18 years old, an outpatient, and already scheduled for a routine supine CT myelography. The study aims to enroll 20 participants, but its current status is unclear.

Study design
This study is an interventional study planning to enroll 20 participants. It compares two types of CT myelography: upright and supine.
What's involved
Not specified in the trial record.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary outcome of the study is measured at 1 week to see if upright CT imaging changes management plans.

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NCT07456137

Prospective Evaluation of Upright Versus Supine CT Myelography of the Lumbar Spine

Enrolling by Invitation
NAAges 18+InterventionalTreatment
University of Kansas Medical Center
~20 participants
Updated 2026-07-10 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Upright CT

At a glance

Recruiting sites
0 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Does upright CT imaging change management plans for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis
Measured over 1 week

Conditions

Lumbar Central Canal Stenoses
Neural Foraminal Stenoses

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Where it's being run

1 sites across 1 states
Kansas1

Who to contact

This trial hasn't published a contact. View it on ClinicalTrials.gov

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

Age ≥ 18 years
Outpatient status
Scheduled for routine supine CT myelography

Exclusion

Inpatient status
Presence of metallic lumbar spinal hardware
History of osseous metastatic disease involving the lumbar spine
Acute traumatic injury involving the lumbar spine
Pregnancy
Participant body habitus exceeding the scanner's safe operational limits (e.g., gantry/bore size clearance, table weight capacity) as defined by the device manufacturer.
Inability to tolerate CT scanning (e.g., severe pain, unable to stand independently for an extended period)

What this trial measures

  • Does upright CT imaging change management plans for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis1 week

    To determine whether upright CT imaging changes the management plan (yes or no) for patients with lumbar spinal stenosis.