Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Talar Cartilage Thickness in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury patients often present with musculoskeletal comorbidities, including osteoarthritis. Early detection of cartilage damage is important for preventing osteoarthritis progression. This study aims to compare the talar cartilage thicknesses of spinal cord injury patients with healthy subjects. The secondary aim is to investigate a correlation between the talar cartilage thickness and disease-related parameters. The patient group is to be assessed for talar cartilage thickness (via ultrasound), functional status, spasticity, and ambulation levels.

NCT Number	NCT07293949
Lead Sponsor	Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital
Conditions	Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI), Osteoarthritis (OA)
Enrollment	76 participants
Start Date	2025-12-20
Primary Completion	2026-04-10 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-06-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-28