NCT07293949

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Talar Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Talar Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 76 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 60 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

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 disease-related parameters. The patient group is to be assessed for talar cartilage thickness (via ultrasound), functional status, spasticity, and ambulation levels.

Conditions

• Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI)
• Osteoarthritis (OA)

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-12-20
• Primary completion: 2026-02-01
• Completion: 2026-03-01
• First posted: 2025-12-19
• Last updated: 2026-02-02

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)