Clinical trials: Achilles Tendon
Pes Planus
Plantar Fascia and Achilles Tendon Thickness and Flexibility in Pes Planus
The aim of this study is to examine the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon thickness and flexibility in individuals with pes planus.
- Trial name
- NCT06987422
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 93 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hacettepe University
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
Ankle Injuries, Syndesmotic Injuries
Grappler® Interference Screw Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Study
Ambispective, multi-surgeon, single site, consecutive case series to determine the safety, performance, and benefits of the Grappler(R) Interference Screw.
- Conditions
- Ankle Injuries, Syndesmotic Injuries, Ankle Inversion Sprain, Deltoid Ankle Sprain
- Trial name
- NCT04893824
- Testing
- Grappler® Interference Screw System
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Paragon 28
Mid-portion Achilles Tendinopathy
Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy for Treatment of Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy
This is a multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with two parallel groups in a 1:1 allocation to study the efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) in patients with mid-portion Achilles…
- Trial name
- EM-MAT (NCT06969859)
- Testing
- PEMF, Alfredson eccentric training program
- Where
- Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Achilles Tendinopathy (AT)
Effect of Foot Position During Rehabilitation of Achilles Tendinopathy on Tendon Mechanics and Symptoms.
This study will investigate whether a 12-week load-based exercise program performed with an externally rotated foot position ("toes-out") leads to different changes in intra-tendinous sliding, symptoms, and function compared to a…
- Trial name
- NCT07623408
- Testing
- 12-week adaptive, load-based exercise therapy protocol for Achilles Tendinopathy
- Where
- Belgium
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- KU Leuven
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Endoscopic Transfer of Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon for Chronic Achilles Tendon Rupture
The transfer of Flexor Hallucis Longus (FHL) in the management of chronic Achilles tendon ruptures has demonstrated good functional outcome, but an extensive surgical field at a vulnerable location may lead to increased risk for…
- Trial name
- NCT02996253
- Testing
- FHL transfer
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 38 people
- Sponsor
- Oslo University Hospital
Cerebral Palsy
Effect of Delorme Resistance Exercises Versus Treadmill Training in Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is one of the most important source of disability among children and its incidence is almost 3.6 in thousand live births.Children with Cerebral Palsy presents with ambulatory difficulties.The current study…
- Trial name
- NCT03755648
- Testing
- Treadmill training, traditional physical therapy, Delorme resistance exercise
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital
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
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.
Achilles Tendinopathy, Tendon Injuries
Comparison of Alfredson and Silbernagel Protocol in Competitive Athletes With Achilles Tendinopathy
A 6-week randomized clinical trial (RCT) with a 46-week follow-up compared the effect of Alfredson and Silbernagel eccentric programs for the treatment of AT.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy, Tendon Injuries, Tendon Thickening, Pain, Chronic
- Trial name
- NCT05659134
- Testing
- Alfredson protocol, Silbernagel protocol
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Charles University, Czech Republic
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
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
Achilles Tendinopathy
Electrical DN as an Adjunct to Eccentric Exercise, Stretching + MT for Achilles Tendinopathy
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with achilles tendinopathy: eccentric exercise, stretching and manual therapy VS Electric dry needling, eccentric exercise, stretching and…
- Trial name
- NCT03968614
- Testing
- Electric dry needling and conventional PT, Conventional PT
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 110 people
- Sponsor
- Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture
Foot Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders
Assessment of Medrol Dosepak to Reduce Opioid Consumption in Foot and Ankle Surgical Patients
This clinical trial aims to determine the effects of a 6-day low-dose methylprednisolone course on pain, nausea, and total opioid consumption in patients undergoing foot and ankle surgeries.
- Conditions
- Foot Injuries and Disorders, Ankle Injuries and Disorders, Achilles Tendon Injury
- Trial name
- NCT06780202
- Testing
- medrol dosepak, HYDROcodone Oral Tablet
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 180 people
- Sponsor
- Emory University
Achilles Tendon Rupture, Fracture, Avulsion
Repair of Achilles Sleeve Avulsion: a New Transosseous Suture Technique
This retrospective study identified 12 patients with Achilles sleeve avulsion from November 2013 to March 2016, aiming to explore a new transosseous suture technique for the repair of Achilles sleeve avulsion and observe the…
- Trial name
- NCT04478383
- Testing
- a new transosseous suture technique
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 11 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University Third Hospital
Tendon Injuries
Acute Effects of Dynamic Stretching, Plyometrics, and Loading on Achilles Tendon Properties and Performance Outcomes
The study will be looking at acute changes in Achilles tendon properties and changes in a vertical single leg hop following an exercise intervention.
- Trial name
- NCT05527886
- Testing
- AAROM, Slow Load, Plyometric
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 5 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Dakota
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 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
Subtle Cavus Foot, Mechanical Foot Pains
Effectiveness of Specifically Optimized Off-the-counter Foot Orthosis for the Subtle Cavus Foot
As off-the-counter foot orthoses are readily available and have an economic advantage, they are increasingly being used by healthcare professionals to treat mechanical foot pains in place of custom foot orthosis.
- Conditions
- Subtle Cavus Foot, Mechanical Foot Pains, Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles Tendinopathy
- Trial name
- NCT04941469
- Testing
- Specifically optimized off-the-counter foot orthosis (Medical grade foot orthosis), Plain off-the-counter foot orthosis (Medical grade foot orthosis)
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Plantaris Friction Syndrome, Non-Insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
Functional Improvement and UTC of the Achilles Tendon After Sodium Hyaluronate Injection for Plantaris Syndrome
This is a study to assess the benefit of sodium hyaluronate (Ostenil) injection for plantaris friction syndrome (PFS) associated with midportion Achilles tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT03077009
- Testing
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 33 people
- Sponsor
- Fortius Clinic