Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Talar Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Recruiting
Observational Study
Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
Osteoarthritis (OA)
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 – 60
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 76 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital · Government
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About This Trial
Spinal cord injury patients often present with musculoskeletal comorbidities, including osteoarthritis. Early detection of cartilage damage is important for preventing osteoarthritis progression. This study aims to compare the talar cartilage thicknesses of spinal cord injury patients with healthy subjects. The secondary aim is to investigate a correlation between the talar cartilage thickness and…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 to 60 years,
* Cervical, thoracal or lumber level of spinal cord injury
* AIS (American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale) Level A, B, C, or D
* Assisted ambulation of any kind
* Literacy
* Giving oral and written consent to participate in the study
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