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Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Talar Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: A Cross-Sectional Case-Control Study
Led by Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital · Updated on 2026-02-02
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Research Sites
4 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating differences in talar cartilage thickness between patients with spinal cord injuries and healthy individuals. The study focuses on early detection of cartilage damage to help prevent osteoarthritis progression, and also explores how talar cartilage thickness relates to parameters such as functional status, spasticity, and walking ability in spinal cord injury patients. The study includes two groups: spinal cord injury patients and healthy controls matched by age, sex, and body mass index. Participants undergo ultrasound assessments to measure talar cartilage thickness. The patient group is also evaluated for functional independence, muscle spasticity, and walking capacity using standardized scales. Participants will have baseline measurements taken for talar cartilage thickness, functional independence (FIM score), spasticity (Modified Ashworth Scale), and walking ability (Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II). The study aims to better understand cartilage health in spinal cord injury patients and involves no interventions or treatments. The total participation age range is 18 to 60 years.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Talar Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Aged between 18 to 60 years
- Have a spinal cord injury at the cervical, thoracal, or lumbar level
- Have AIS Level A, B, C, or D
- Able to walk with assistance of any kind
- Able to read and write
- Willing to give oral and written consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Have a spinal cord injury at the sacral level
- Have AIS Level E
- Have spasticity level 4 on the Modified Ashworth Scale
- History of any lower extremity surgery
- History of fracture
- Received botulinum toxin injection in the last 6 months
- Diagnosed with any rheumatologic or endocrine diseases
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - 1 day
Participants undergo ultrasonographic evaluation of talar cartilage thickness and assessments including Functional Independence Measure, Modified Ashworth Scale, and Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Gaziosmanpasa Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
2
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