Clinical trials: Achilles Tendon
Tendinopathy
Tracking of Red Blood Cells Using Super Resolution Ultrasound in Persons With Healthy or Overuse Injured Tendons
The goal of this observational study is to test whether a new ultrasound method, called SUper Resolution ultrasound imaging of Erythrocytes (SURE), can image the small blood vessels found in tendons of persons with a tendon…
- Trial name
- SURE-TEND (NCT06142747)
- Testing
- Super-Resolution Ultrasound Imaging of Erythrocytes (SURE)
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 135 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg
Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendonitis
Chronic Insertional Achilles Tendonitis Treated With or Without Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer
The purpose of this study is to determine whether Achilles tendon debridement and decompression augmented with flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer results in improved clinical and functional outcome as measured by ankle…
- Trial name
- NCT00950053
- Testing
- Achilles decompression & debridement, Achilles decompression and debridement with FHL transfer
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Achilles Tendon Rupture, Physical Disability
Effect of Additional Treatment With NMES After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Increased knowledge is needed about new methods how to treat patients with Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR). A goal is to be able to individualize as well as improve treatment beyond the question about if surgery should be used or…
- Trial name
- NCT06009978
- Testing
- Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 70 people
- Sponsor
- Vastra Gotaland Region
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Achilles Tendon Elongation and Gait Pattern After Rupture.
The objective of this study is to determine if Achilles tendon elongation and gait pattern differ between patients treated using an individualized treatment algorithm and patients treated as usual (two control groups; patients…
- Trial name
- NCT03543943
- Testing
- Individualized treatment of Acute Achilles tendon rupture., Non-operative treatment, Operative treatment
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hvidovre University Hospital
Achilles Tendinopathy
Comparative Effect of Accelerated Rehabilitation and Eccentric Strengthening Exercises on Patients With AT
A common overuse injury to the Achilles tendon, Achilles tendinopathy frequently causes pain, restricted range of motion, and functional impairment.
- Trial name
- NCT06905756
- Testing
- Accelerated rehabilitation, Eccentric strengthening exercises
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Superior University
Achilles Tendinopathy
Evaluation of the Course and Effectiveness of Conservative Therapy in Patients With Achilles Tendinopathy
This work is designed as a randomized clinical trial, in which the effects of a protocol of 12-week resistance training loading the Achilles tendon and low-energy focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) in patients with…
- Trial name
- NCT05702918
- Testing
- BTL-6000 FSWT, Achilles Tendon Loading Exercise Protocol According to Silbernagel
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 47 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
Achilles Tendon Rupture, Strength Training Adaptations
Effects of Strength Training on the Plantar Flexors' Properties After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Among the injuries that affect the Achilles tendon, rupture is one of the most frequent. This injury can generate functional, neuromuscular, and tendon deficits that can last for long periods or even be permanent.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Rupture, Strength Training Adaptations, Neuromuscular Adaptations
- Trial name
- NCT06912269
- Testing
- Exercise
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 67 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Calf Muscle Atrophy After Achilles Tendon Rupture. A Clinical-Radiological-Biomechanical Multicenter Study.
Multicenter Achilles tendon study Switzerland. Comparing three mainstream treatment types: open, percutaneous and conservative (non-operative) treatments. Comparing force torque measurements, muscle volume and clinical scores.
- Trial name
- NCT01778816
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland
Tendinopathy, Achilles Tendon Pain
Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) and Eccentric Exercises in the Treatment of Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy
The primary objective of this research is to determine if the addition of topical GTN over 24 weeks to a 12 week exercise programme improves clinical outcomes more than placebo GTN for people with Achilles Tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NEAT (NCT02499484)
- Testing
- glyceryl trinitrate, Eccentric exercise program
- Where
- Ireland
- Volunteers
- 76 people
- Sponsor
- Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland
Achilles Tendon Repairs/reconstructions, Achilles Tendon Rupture
Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer VS Gastrocnemius Augmented Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer in Management of Achilles Tendon Defect
This study aims to compare the functional outcome of Isolated Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer and Gastrocnemius Augmented Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer in repair of Achilles tendon defects.
- Trial name
- NCT06847971
- Testing
- Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer, Gastrocnemius augmented Flexor hallucis longus tendon transfer
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 72 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Tendinopathy
Minimal Invasive Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy: Focus on Percutaneous Release (Maffulli)
To evaluate the outcome of percutaneous paratenon release for chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT04793971
- Testing
- percutaneous paratenon release
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Universitaire Ziekenhuizen KU Leuven
Achilles Tendon Rupture
The Effect of Collagen Scaffold Augmentation in Achilles Tendon Rupture Repair
This prospective multicenter randomized controlled trial evaluates the clinical efficacy of collagen scaffold augmentation in surgical repair for acute Achilles tendon ruptures.
- Trial name
- NCT07130357
- Testing
- Collagen Scaffold, Achilles tendon repair
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Plantar Fasciitis, Plantar Fasciopathy
A Comparison of ThermaWedge™ Device and Achilles Tendon Stretching for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciopathy
The investigators will compare Achilles tendon stretching with a new product called a ThermaWedge™ device, a foam wedge designed to help with certain foot stretches and exercises, in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT02518841
- Testing
- ThermaWedge TM, Achilles Tendon Stretching
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of British Columbia
Plantar Fascitis, Achilles Tendon Pain
Effect of HILT vs LLLT in Treatment of Patients With Achilles Tendinitis or Plantar Fasciitis
The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the changes of heel pain, functional health and well-being after high-intensity and low-level laser therapy for plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT03873961
- Testing
- High-intensity laser therapy, Low-level Laser therapy
- Where
- Lithuania
- Volunteers
- 155 people
- Sponsor
- Lithuanian University of Health Sciences
Electrolysis, Achilles Tendinopathy
Ultrasound Guided Therapeutic Percutaneous Electrolysis in Achilles Tendinopathy.
Achilles tendon is a frequent lower-limb tissue where tendinopathy may arise. Percutaneous Therapeutic Electrolysis (EPTE®) is an electronic device that enables to treat accurately, guided by an ultrasound, the tendon injured…
- Conditions
- Electrolysis, Achilles Tendinopathy, Ultrasonography, Physical Therapy
- Trial name
- NCT03167554
- Testing
- Experimental group 1, Experimental group 2
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Universitario Infanta Leonor
Tendinopathy
Identification and Treatment of Early Tendinopathy in Elite Athletes
Tendon injuries represent a significant problem in elite athletes. The understanding of the pathophysiology of tendinopathy is very sparse, and especially the early events in tendinopathy are unknown.
- Trial name
- NCT03642392
- Testing
- Identification and treatment of early tendinopathy
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Medium Term Outcome of Nonoperative Treatment After Achilles Tendon Rupture.
A total of 56 patients completed a previous study regarding non-operative treatment for acute achilles tendon rupture. This study consists of an additional follow up after 4-5 years depending on original date of injury.
- Trial name
- NCT02760784
- Testing
- Early weight bearing
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 37 people
- Sponsor
- Copenhagen University Hospital, Hvidovre
Achilles Tendinopathy, Calf Injury
Longitudinal Changes in Achilles Tendon and Medial Gastrocnemius Muscle Architecture During a 156-km Ultradistance Trail Running Event
This study aimed to assess the longitudinal changes in triceps surae muscle-tendon architecture to an ultra distance trail running.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy, Calf Injury, Sport Injury, Lower Limb Injury
- Trial name
- Trailstiff (NCT06297317)
- Testing
- Ultrasound measurement of triceps surae muscle-tendon architecture
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Caen
Hallux Valgus Repairs, Medial or Lateral Instability Repairs/Reconstructions
A Study of the Safety and Performance of the MINITAC◊ Titanium 2.0 Suture Anchor
This is a retrospective study evaluating the safety and performance of the MINITAC Suture anchors for extremities repair. Data will be used to support Notified Body (BSI) requirements for extremities repair indications.
- Conditions
- Hallux Valgus Repairs, Medial or Lateral Instability Repairs/Reconstructions, Achilles Tendon Repairs/Reconstructions, Midfoot Reconstructions
- Trial name
- MINITAC (NCT04186481)
- Testing
- MINITAC Ti 2.0 suture anchor
- Where
- Australia
- Volunteers
- 32 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Haglund Syndrome, Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Open Versus Fully Endoscopic Calcaneoplasty With Achilles Tendon Insertional Reconstruction for Haglund Syndrome
This project intends to retrospectively review the medical records of patients with Haglund's syndrome who underwent surgical treatment in the Department of Sports Medicine and Joint Surgery between 2019 and 2026, to analyze the…
- Trial name
- NCT07887165
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 67 people
- Sponsor
- Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University