Walking after spinal injury: what do patients and doctors really think?
NCT ID NCT07139652
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 43 adults with incomplete spinal cord injury to see how their own views on safe walking matched their therapists' views and actual walking ability. Researchers measured walking independence, leg strength, balance, and fall risk. The goal is to improve discharge planning and prevent falls.
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 and patients make better decisions about when it's safe to walk after a spinal cord injury, improving discharge planning and fall prevention.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to all people with spinal cord injuries.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara City Hospital
Çankaya, Ankara, 066800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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