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.

spinal cord injury

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara City Hospital

    Çankaya, Ankara, 066800, Turkey (Türkiye)