Scientists create tool to assess how spinal injury patients perceive their bodies
NCT ID NCT07029802
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
Researchers at the University of Minnesota are developing a new scale to measure mental body representation—how people perceive and are aware of their bodies—in adults with spinal cord injury. The study involves 80 participants, including those with and without neuropathic pain, and aims to test the scale's reliability and validity. This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, and focuses on creating a better assessment tool for clinical use.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide a reliable tool for clinicians to better understand and address body awareness issues in people with spinal cord injury.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage observational study with only 80 participants, so the scale may not be widely applicable or may need further refinement.
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University of Minnesota
RECRUITINGMinneapolis, Minnesota, 55455, United States
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