Objective: To 1) explore if clinical electrophysiologists with different degrees of experience performing standard nerve conduction studies could run a threshold tracking nerve conduction study (TTNCS) protocol and 2) learn how clinical users view a research-grade TTNCSs neuronal excitability system.
Methods: Five clinical electrophysiologists conducted a TTNCS session using QTracS and then completed a questionnaire describing their impressions.
Results: All of the electrophysiologists completed the QTracS protocol on an initial attempt. Perceived strengths comprised the ease of preparatory steps and quick protocol speed. Identified drawbacks included an unwieldly user-interface. The electrophysiologists indicated that knowledge of TTNCS principles and applications would be critical for incorporation of the method into clinical use.
Conclusions: This pilot study suggests that clinical electrophysiologists can carry out TTNCSs with a research-grade system. The development of a more user-friendly program, along with dedicated education and training, could lead to wider application of the TTNCS technique.
Significance: Considered together with clinical presentation and other biomarkers, increased use of TTNCSs could provide improved assessment of neuromuscular disease and treatment response.
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