Patient and Clinician Perceptions of Safe Ambulation in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury (NCT07139652) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Patient and Clinician Perceptions of Safe Ambulation in Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury
Turkey (Türkiye)43 participantsStarted 2023-02-01
Plain-language summary
This observational cross-sectional study aims to investigate the relationship between patient and therapist perceptions of safe ambulation and objective clinical outcomes in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). Adults with iSCI at T3 or lower levels (ASIA C or D) admitted to an inpatient rehabilitation program are assessed for walking status using the Walking Index for Spinal Cord Injury II (WISCI II), including patient-rated and therapist-rated levels. Secondary outcomes include lower extremity muscle strength, gait speed, timed up and go, balance, functional independence, quality of life, fall risk, and assistive device preferences. The study seeks to identify the extent to which patient and therapist perceptions align with objective measures and to explore their associations with fall history and functional outcomes, aiming to improve discharge planning and fall prevention strategies.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Age ≥ 18 years
* Diagnosis of incomplete spinal cord injury (ASIA C or D) at T3 or lower neurological level
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate
* Communication impairment severe enough to prevent obtaining information from the participant (e.g., mental problems, confusion, coma)
* Mini-Mental State Examination score \< 25
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Walking Index in Spinal Cord Injury II
Timeframe: Baseline (single time point, within 24-month recruitment period)