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Association of Subcutaneous Fat Index, Paraspinal Muscle Characteristics, and Facet Morphology With Lumbar Facet Joint Degeneration
Sponsor: Marmara University
Summary
This prospective observational study aims to investigate the association between subcutaneous fat index, paraspinal muscle characteristics, facet morphology, and lumbar facet joint degeneration in adults with chronic low back pain. The study will use lumbar magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) obtained as part of routine clinical care. The study will evaluate whether subcutaneous fat index is associated with moderate-to-severe lumbar facet joint degeneration and will also examine the relationships of disc degeneration, facet morphology, paraspinal muscle characteristics, and pain severity with facet joint degeneration.
Official title: Subkutan Yağ İndeksi, Paraspinal Kas Özellikleri ve Faset Morfolojisinin Lomber Faset Eklem Dejenerasyonu Ile İlişkisi: Disk Dejenerasyonunun Olası Aracılık Rolü
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2026-09-01
Completion Date
2027-06-01
Last Updated
2026-10-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Lumbar Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Lumbar MRI images obtained as part of routine clinical care will be evaluated for study purposes. No additional MRI examination or radiation exposure will be performed because of study participation. MRI findings will be assessed for subcutaneous fat index, intervertebral disc degeneration, facet joint degeneration, facet morphology, and paraspinal muscle characteristics.
Locations (1)
Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)