Smart insoles could predict fracture risk in SMA patients

NCT ID NCT07400198

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study is looking at whether the way people with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) walk can tell us about their bone health. Researchers will use special insoles to measure walking patterns and compare them with bone density scans and blood tests. The goal is to find simple, non-invasive ways to predict who might be at risk for bone fractures. The study involves 22 participants aged 8 to 50 who can walk without support, and follows them for one year.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this study could help identify simple walking tests that predict bone fractures in people with spinal muscular atrophy, leading to earlier monitoring and prevention.

What could go wrong

This is a small observational study (22 people) that does not test any treatment. It only looks for links between walking and bone health, so it may not lead to direct medical changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

bone fracture Spinal Muscular Atrophies of Childhood spinal muscular atrophy spinal muscular atrophy, type III

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Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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