Can ultrasound spot early arthritis risk in spinal injury patients?
NCT ID NCT07293949
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study uses ultrasound to measure the thickness of ankle cartilage in people with spinal cord injuries and compares it to healthy individuals. The goal is to see if cartilage damage starts early, which could help prevent osteoarthritis. Researchers will also assess participants' mobility and muscle stiffness. The study is currently recruiting 76 adults aged 18 to 60.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors identify early cartilage damage in spinal cord injury patients, potentially leading to better prevention of osteoarthritis.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only measures cartilage thickness and does not test any intervention, so it cannot directly improve health outcomes.
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Gaziosmanpasa Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGIstanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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