Clinical trials: Achilles Tendon
Stretch, Plantar Fascia; Contracture
Effect of Stretching Exercises on Plantar Fascia
The plantar fascia (PF) extends over the calcaneal bone with a thin band corresponding to the calcaneal periosteum, continuing as the paratenon of the Achilles tendon.The triceps surae complex, serving as the main extensor and…
- Conditions
- Stretch, Plantar Fascia; Contracture, Fasciitis, Plantar
- Trial name
- NCT06370741
- Testing
- Stretching with/without device
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Okan University
Lipedema, Obesity & Overweight
Ultrasonographic Evaluation and Pedobarographic Correlation of Lower Extremity Muscles in Lipedema Patients
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the lower extremity muscle structure, lower extremity alignment, and foot posture in lipedema; secondly, to reveal the chain relationship and biomechanical problems that may be…
- Trial name
- PODUSG (NCT07724483)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Marmara University
Ankle Injuries, Ankle Sprains
Foam Rolling and Tissue Flossing of the Cuff Muscles
The hypothesis is that self-myofascial release (SMR) intervention on the cuff muscles would affect positively sprint performance and jump height, as well as, decrease Achilles tendon stiffness.
- Trial name
- NCT04367532
- Testing
- Foam rolling, Tissue flossing
- Where
- Poland
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences
Idiopathic Toe-walking
Elastographic Assessment of Gastrocnemius Muscle Structure in Children With Idiopathic Toe Walking
Idiopathic toe walking (ITW) is a gait pattern characterized by the absence of heel strike during the stance phase and incomplete foot contact with the ground.
- Trial name
- NCT07163520
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Tissue Compliance
Implication of Stiffness of the Hamstrings, Achilles Tendon and Calf Muscles for Jumping Performance
For optimal jumping performance an adequate interaction of muscles and tendons is required. A parameter in the functional evaluation of both structures is their stiffness (resistance of the tissue against deformation by external…
- Trial name
- NCT02842892
- Testing
- Tissue stiffness
- Where
- Germany
- Volunteers
- 35 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Goethe University
Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Flexibility
Investigation of the Effect of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Technique on Flexibility and Thickness by Compression Elastography Method in Healthy Individuals.
Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization is an instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique. It consists of stainless steel instrument designed to adapt to various tissues/shapes/curves of the body.
- Conditions
- Instrument-assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization, Flexibility, Thickness, Compression Elastography
- Trial name
- NCT05503615
- Testing
- Observational, IASTM Technique Application
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 15 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Inonu University
Pregnant Women
Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Achilles Tendon in Pregnant Women-Pilot Study
There is anatomical fascial continuity and functional connection between the plantar fascia, which has important roles in foot biomechanics, and the fibers of the Achilles tendon, and the change that will occur in any of these…
- Trial name
- NCT05308121
- Testing
- Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of Achilles tendon, Evaluation of foot characteristics
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 172 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
Muscle Stiffness
Immediate Effects of Two IASTM Tools on Lower-Leg Tissue Stiffness and Ankle Mobility
This randomized controlled trial will investigate the immediate effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) performed with two different commercially available tools on posterior lower-leg tissue stiffness and…
- Trial name
- NCT07822594
- Testing
- Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Higher-Cost Tool, Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Using a Lower-Cost Tool
- Where
- Slovenia
- Volunteers
- 45 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Primorska
Achilles Tendinopathy
Translation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation of Urdu Version of VISA-A Questionnaire
This study is designed to translate and validate the VISA-A questionnaire to the Urdu language, to interpret its psychometric properties, and to determine the reliability of scores obtained from the population of Pakistan.
- Trial name
- VISA-A (NCT05125198)
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Lahore
Athletes
Musculotendinous Adaptations in High and Low- Performance Triathletes
This study aims to investigate the musculotendinous adaptations in the Achilles tendon and the muscles composing the triceps surae induced by triathlon training and competitions in high-performance and low-performance athletes.
- Trial name
- MAT (NCT06318728)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Brasilia
Tendinopathy
The Effect of High Volume Injection With and Without Steroid in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
The aim of the study is to determine the effect of steroid in High Volume Injection (HVI) compared to HVI without steroid (volume effect) in functional outcomes and ultrasound tendon thickness and Color Doppler activity in…
- Trial name
- NCT02839577
- Testing
- High Volume injection without corticosteroid, High Volume injection with corticosteroid
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Injury, Knee, Injury, Ankle
Prevention of Patellar and Achilles Tendinopathies in Youth Basketball
This study seeks to determine the prevalence of knee and ankle tendinopathies in youth basketball players, as well as determine the efficacy of a Basketball specific Neuromuscular training warm-up in reducing injuries.
- Conditions
- Injury, Knee, Injury, Ankle, Tendinopathy, Sports Injuries in Children
- Trial name
- NCT04363398
- Testing
- Comprehensive Follow-up, Standard Follow-up
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 441 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre
Achilles Tendon Injury
Outcomes for VersaWrap in Achilles Tendon Repair
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy on the use of VersaWrap® in surgery of the foot and ankle. VersaWrap is designed to allow tendon gliding and to protect tendon gliding postoperatively
- Trial name
- NCT07025252
- Testing
- VersaWrap
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 400 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Research Source
Obesity, Childhood, Obesity
Ultrasonography of the Patellar Tendon and Achilles Tendon in Children Adolescent and Adults
The aim of the current study is to evaluate the Patellar tendon and Achilles tendon structures among children, adolescents and adults with different weight status.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Childhood, Obesity, Tendon Thickening
- Trial name
- NCT03076073
- Testing
- Impact of physical activity on tendons
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
Plantar Fasciopathy, Achilles Tendinopathy
QUANTIFY: Quantitative Understanding of Advanced Novel Techniques for Imaging Fasciitis and Yielding Biomarkers
This study is to create a test that can accurately find and measure the problem areas in muscle and fascia tissue, also known as myofascial pain.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fasciopathy, Achilles Tendinopathy, Controls
- Trial name
- QUANTIFY (NCT06803056)
- Testing
- Clinical exam, Ultrasound imaging, Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 106 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ruth Chimenti
Achilles Tendinopathy, Achilles Tendon Enthesopathy
Treatment for Achilles Tendinopathy
The purpose of this study is to determine whether sclerotherapy using a 25% dextrose and 1% lidocaine solution is an efficacious treatment for patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy who have failed a home based, heavy load…
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy, Achilles Tendon Enthesopathy, Mid-Portion Achilles Tendinopathy, Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT00835939
- Testing
- 25% Dextrose and 1% Lidocaine, Lidocaine, sclerotherapy
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
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
Osteoarthritis, Knee, Mobility Limitation
Effects of Improved Calf Muscle Function on Gait, Balance and Joint Loading in Older Adults
This study investigates the role of calf muscle function in gait performance, balance and knee joint loading. Previous studies have linked age-related loss of calf muscle function with impairments in gait performance and balance…
- Conditions
- Osteoarthritis, Knee, Mobility Limitation, Accidental Fall
- Trial name
- NCT03921801
- Testing
- Gait retraining, Gait retraining + strength training
- Where
- Finland
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Eastern Finland
Achilles Tendon, Emergency Medicine
Use of Ultrasonography for Measuring Achilles Tendon Thickness: A Novel Measurement Method
Background: Achilles tendon thickness has been associated with various diseases. Among imaging modalities, ultrasonography stands out because of its advantages in assessing Achilles tendon thickness.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon, Emergency Medicine, Ultrasonography
- Trial name
- NCT06867211
- Testing
- Use of Ultrasonography for Measuring Achilles Tendon Thickness
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 180 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sakarya University
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy in Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
There is still limited number of studies in the literature provides insufficient evidence to support the use of ESWT in the treatment of insertional Achilles tendinopathy and the contribution of a placebo effect to the shock…
- Trial name
- NCT03683641
- Testing
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mahidol University