Clinical trials: Achilles Tendon
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
Achilles Tendinopathy, Flatfoot
Orthotics and Achilles Load in Runners
Compare Customized arch support orthoses (CASO) and orthotic heel lift (HL) on the effect of ATL in recreational runners with pronated feet.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy, Flatfoot, Sports Injury
- Trial name
- NCT04003870
- Testing
- CASO, HL
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- North District Hospital
Spondyloarthropathy, Tendinopathy
Cartography and Quantitative Characterization of Achilles Tendon Fibrocartilage by TE = 0ms Imaging at 3T MRI
The purpose of this study is to accurately map calcaneal fibrocartilage using TE = 0 ms imaging, and then apply measurements of our control population to SpA patients with peripheral enthesis study using the calcaneal tendon as a…
- Trial name
- SILENZ (NCT03287596)
- Testing
- MRI ZTE2 sequence
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 121 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Bordeaux
Sports Injuries
Adaptation in Lower Extremity After 3 Running Days, With a Group Trained by Eccentric Overload
This study evaluates the changes in muscles and tendons in the lower limb after an intervention of fatigue during 3 consecutive days between trained or not healthy subjects.
- Trial name
- NCT02481063
- Testing
- Control, Eccentric Overload
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Universidad San Jorge
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 Tendon, Ankle Sprain
Validity and Reliability of Calf Raise Tests in Patients With Achilles Tendon Rupture and Lateral Ankle Sprain
This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of clinically used Calf Raise Test parameters (collected with the "the Calf Raise App") between patients with Lateral Ankle Sprain or Achilles Tendon Repair and healthy…
- Trial name
- NCT07197593
- Testing
- Calf Raise Test
- Volunteers
- 70 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Schulthess Klinik
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
Achilles Tendinopathy
Backward Running on a Negative Slope as a Treatment for Achilles Tendinopathy in Runners
This study will look to evaluate the feasibility of a backwards downhill running program as an option for the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy in runners.
- Trial name
- NCT04632979
- Testing
- Backwards running on a Treadmil with a negative slope
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 14 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Meuhedet. Healthcare Organization
Healthy
Does Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Applied to the Achilles Tendon Influence Ankle Functionality?
Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy has been shown to restore shortened muscles and normalize fibrotic tissues in muscles or fascia. Shockwave therapy can soften fibrotic tissues and alleviate pain.
- Trial name
- NCT06210152
- Testing
- Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 33 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hyunjoong Kim
Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Reinsertion Achilles Tendon VS Zadek Osteotomy in Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
The aim of this study is to Compare functional outcome and the recovery time of reinsertion of achilles tendon VS zadek osteotomy in insertional achilles tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT06322381
- Testing
- Reinsertion achilles tendon, Zadek osteotomy
- Volunteers
- 42 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Assiut 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
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
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 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
Achilles Tendon Rupture
PATH-2: Platelet Rich Plasma in Achilles Tendon Healing
Platelet Rich Plasma in Achilles Tendon Healing Does using a Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection immediately before standard casting benefit patients aged 18 or over who are suitable for nonsurgical treatment of the Achilles…
- Trial name
- PATH-2 (NCT02302664)
- Testing
- PRP Injection into Achilles tendon rupture gap, Imitation Injection into Achilles tendon rupture gap
- Where
- 18 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 230 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Oxford
Healthy Participants
Investigation of the Effect of Foot Muscle Fatigue on the Foot Sole and Tendon Structural Properties
In healthy individuals, fatigue in the foot muscles increases the load and stress on the feet. The extrinsic muscles of the foot, which investigators aimed to create fatigue in this study, are closely related anatomically and…
- Trial name
- NCT06025266
- Testing
- Evaluation of Viscoelastic and mechanical properties with MyotonPRO
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 19 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Simge Dönmez
Musculoskeletal Injury
NSAID Use and Healing After Tibia Fractures and Achilles Tendon Ruptures
Rationale: The Emergency Department (ED) typically serves as the front line for patients with acute fractures and tendon ruptures. Pain control for these patients is an essential task of the ED physician.
- Trial name
- NCT03880981
- Testing
- Ibuprofen 600 mg, Acetaminophen
- Volunteers
- 456 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of California, Los Angeles
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 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