Intra-epidermal Stimulation (IES) of Small Nerve Fibers (A-delta Fibers)

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Conditions studied: Healthy

In brief

The purpose of the study is to determine whether a particular type of nerve fibers, A-delta fibers, can be tested in an Electromyography (EMG) lab on a routine basis. Normal, healthy volunteers will be enrolled in this study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02312752

Run by

University of Minnesota

People needed

0

Starts

2014-12-01

Expected to finish

2018-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2019-05-21

Who can join

Age: 21 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Individuals aged 21 through 60 years with no history or clinical signs of neuropathy.

You may not qualify if…

• History of peripheral nerve disease or disease of somatosensory pathways.
• Abnormalities on neurologic examination.
• Prior or current exposure to known neurotoxins, such as excessive alcohol use or chemotherapy.
• Neurologic or psychiatric conditions that would prevent the subject from being able to cooperate with testing.

Where it is running

• University of Minnesota — Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

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