Can ultrasound spot early arthritis risk in spinal injury patients?

NCT ID NCT07293949

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 4 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

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 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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

osteoarthritis spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OSTEOARTHRITIS (OA) SPINAL CORD INJURIES (SCI)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Gaziosmanpasa Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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