Clinical trials: Achilles Tendon
Achilles Tendon Rupture, Database
Barriers to Efficient PACU Discharge at a Major Academic Orthopaedic Ambulatory Surgery Center
This is a retrospective chart review to determine the etiologies contributing to prolonged PACU discharge at a major Orthopedic Ambulatory Center
- Trial name
- NCT04356612
- Testing
- Chart Review
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Foam Roller, Achilles Tendon
Effects of Foam Rolling on the Plantar Flexors' Properties
Self-massage is a set of therapeutic techniques performed by the individual using instruments such as a foam roller (i.e., foam rolling [FR]).
- Trial name
- NCT05801302
- Testing
- Foam rolling (shorter volume), Foam rolling (longer volume)
- Where
- Brazil
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul
Achilles Pain, Achilles Tendinosis
Achilles Tendinosis Study; Comparison of Radiofrequency to Surgical MicroDebridement
This is a research study to evaluate the outcomes after the study procedure for pain and discomfort in the heel caused from an injury in the Achilles tendon which is located on the back of the foot (commonly called "Achilles…
- Conditions
- Achilles Pain, Achilles Tendinosis, Heel Pain
- Trial name
- NCT00534781
- Testing
- plasma microdebrider, Mechanical Surgical Debridement
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- ArthroCare Corporation
Achilles Tendinopathy
Does Resistance Training Protocol Change Micromorphology in Achilles Tendinopathy?
This work is designed as a prospective cohort study, in which the effects of a protocol of 12-week resistance training loading the Achilles tendon in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (AT) will be monitored.
- Trial name
- NCT06009536
- Testing
- Achilles Tendon Loading Exercise Protocol According to Silbernagel
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
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
Physical Activity
Which Physical Activity Influences Achilles Tendon Blood Flow the Most?
Previous studies have shown that a decreased blood flow is a risk factor in the occurrence of Achilles tendon (AT) injuries. Based on the current literature, no consensus was reached as to the most solid warming-up of the AT.
- Trial name
- NCT03218605
- Testing
- physical activity
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Ghent
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
Tendinopathy
High Volume Injection or Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) in Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy
The aim of the study is to examine patients with chronic Achilles Tendinopathy (AT) and to compare the effect of high volume injection (HVI) or autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) in combination with eccentric training to placebo…
- Trial name
- NCT02417987
- Testing
- High Volume injection, Autologous conditioned plasma (ACP)
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Achilles Tendon Injury, Achilles Tendon
Morphological and Mechanical Assessment in the Achilles Tendon After Radiofrequency Stimulation in Runners
448 kHz capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency is an emerging physiotherapy technique whose usefulness and clinical relevance still need to be investigated.
- Trial name
- RFAchillesRun (NCT07648199)
- Testing
- 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaga
Vertical Jump, Patellar Tendon
Does the Structure of the Tendon Relate to the Temporal, Kinetic and Kinematic Jump Variables? Athletes Vs. Non Athletes
The goal of this observational study is to investigate the relationship between temporal, kinetic, and kinematic jump variables and patellar and Achilles tendons' structure in athletes and non-athletes.
- Conditions
- Vertical Jump, Patellar Tendon, Achilles Tendon
- Trial name
- NCT06732986
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 48 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Escola Superior de Tecnologia da Saúde do Porto
Achilles Tendon, Plantar Fascia
Evaluation of Shear Wave Elastography Reproducibility in Achilles Tendons and Plantar Fascia
Achilles tendon plays a significant role in walking and sporting activities, particularly through ankle joint and lower limbs stability.
- Trial name
- ME1 (NCT03014739)
- Testing
- Supersonic ShearWave Elastography
- Where
- 2 sites in China
- Volunteers
- 1,165 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- SuperSonic Imagine
Achilles Tendon Injury, Achilles Tendon
CUHK Achilles Tendon Disorder Registry
This is a long-term research registry for patients with Achilles tendon disorders (like tears, chronic pain, or ruptures) as well as healthy adults without tendon problems.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Injury, Achilles Tendon, Achilles Tendon Pain
- Trial name
- AT Registry (NCT07330414)
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Healthy, Achilles Tendon Length and Thickness
Does Instrument-assisted Mobilization Influence Healthy, Short Achilles Tendons?
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if instrumented-assisted soft tissue mobilization (i.e., massage using specialized metal instruments) of the lower leg and Achilles tendon region changes the properties of the tendon…
- Trial name
- NCT07075172
- Testing
- Instrumented-assisted soft tissue mobilization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Achilles Tendon Thickness, Plantar Fascia Thickness
The Relationship Between Plantar Fascia and Achilles Tendon Thickness Asymmetry and Spatio-temporal Parameters of Gait
There are studies on loading the foot with an increase in the thickness of the Plantar Fascia and Achilles Tendon. However, no study was found that evaluated the relationship between morphological features such as plantar fascia…
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Thickness, Plantar Fascia Thickness, Spatio-temporal Parameteres of Gait
- Trial name
- NCT05976542
- Volunteers
- 50 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Knee
Embo Registry; National Registry for Artery Embolization
Embo Registry is a retrospective and prospective observational study to evaluate real world effectiveness and the use of Artery Embolization as a treatment for chronic pain with patients that have osteoarthritis and localized…
- Conditions
- Chronic Pain, Osteoarthritis, Knee, Osteoarthritis Thumb, Osteoarthritis Shoulder
- Trial name
- NCT06477965
- Testing
- Artery Embolization
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Vascular Solutions of North Carolina
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
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
Achilles Tendinopathy
RCT of Home-based vs Formal Physical Therapy for Treatment of New Onset Non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
The goal of this prospective randomized controlled trial is to compare the effectiveness of a home-based exercise protocol to formal physical therapy in patients who have been diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT06374654
- Testing
- Home-based Exercise Protocol, Formal Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Paraplegia
Ultrasonographic Measurements of the Achilles Tendon and Talar Condylar Cartilage Thickness in Paraplegia Patients.
Investigators aim to measure the ankle talar cartilage and achilles tendon thicknesses ultrasonographically in paraplegic patients and compare them with the normal population.
- Trial name
- NCT05483764
- Testing
- Ultrasonographic evaluations
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Abant Izzet Baysal University
Achilles Tendinopathy
A Randomized Trial to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Transferring the Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon
The optimal surgical treatment for insertional Achilles tendinopathy remains unclear. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the long-term outcome of surgical treatment by comparing the patient reported outcomes of Insertional…
- Trial name
- NCT01341509
- Testing
- Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon transfer, Transfer of the Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon, No transfer of Flexor Hallucis Longus tendon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- OAD Orthopaedics