Clinical trials: Achilles Tendon
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
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 Tendon Pain
Achilles Pain Block
The purpose of this study is to better understand how the peripheral and central nervous system interact to produce the sensation of pain and motor patterns in patients with achilles tendinopathy (AT).
- Trial name
- APB (NCT03316378)
- Testing
- Ropivacaine injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ruth Chimenti
Achilles Tendon Rupture
E-Stim and Achilles Tendon Repair Study
Calf muscle atrophy (muscle degeneration) is common following Achilles tendon repair due to the immobilization period necessary to ensure optimal healing.
- Trial name
- E-Stim (NCT01833936)
- Testing
- Compex® muscle stimulator, (inactive) muscle stimulator
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Ohio
Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis
Study of Efficacy and Safety of Secukinumab in Psoriatic Arthritis and Axial Spondyloarthritis Patients With Active Enthesitis Including One Achilles Tendon Site
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate efficacy, including effects on inflammation by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) assessments, of secukinumab on Achilles tendon enthesitis for up to 1 year with a primary focus at Week…
- Conditions
- Psoriatic Arthritis, Axial Spondyloarthritis, Enthesitis
- Trial name
- ACHILLES (NCT02771210)
- Testing
- Secukinumab
- Where
- 55 sites in Bulgaria, Czechia and 6 more
- Volunteers
- 204 people
- Sponsor
- Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Achilles Tendon Rupture
NMES for Achilles Tendon Rupture
The majority of patients suffering an Achilles tendon rupture develop long term functional deficits in the affected leg. The goal of the proposed study is to evaluate a new rehabilitation protocol using Neuromuscular Electrical…
- Trial name
- NCT04727047
- Testing
- neuromuscular electrical stimulation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Penn State University
Clubfoot
Clubfoot Tenotomy Trial
Infants undergoing Ponseti treatment for idiopathic clubfoot often require percutaneous tendoachilles lengthening (TAL) after serial casting.
- Trial name
- ClubTT (NCT04766684)
- Testing
- Jet injection of 1% lidocaine, 4% liposomal lidocaine cream
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendon Repair With Bioinductive Implant
To evaluate bioinduction of new tissue and tendon healing after implantation of the Rotation Medical Bioinductive Implant used as adjunct to surgical repair in the treatment of insertional Achilles tendonitis.
- Trial name
- NCT02811003
- Testing
- Rotation Medical Bioinductive Implant
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Prospective Study on Artelon® Tissue Reinforcement in Repair of Chronic Ruptures and Re-ruptures of the Achilles Tendon
The aim of this study is to evaluate the surgical and clinical outcome of Artelon® Tissue Reinforcement in repair of chronic ruptures or re-ruptures of the Achilles tendon, with regard to lower leg and foot function, pain and…
- Trial name
- NCT01237613
- Testing
- Artelon
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 4 people
- Sponsor
- Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Center, Ohio
Achilles Tendinopathy
Ultrasound-Monitored Changes in Achilles Tendinopathy After Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
This study is designed as a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial in which we monitor the effects of low-energy focused extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in patients with Achilles tendinopathy (AT).
- Trial name
- NCT04780919
- Testing
- BTL-6000 FSWT
- Where
- Czechia
- Volunteers
- 18 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Motol
Rupture, Venous Thromboembolism
Compression Treatment Effects on Complications and Healing of Achilles Tendon Rupture
This prospective randomized study aims to determine whether intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC), 75 patients, beneath functional bracing compared to treatment-as-usual in plaster cast, 75 patients, can reduce the Venous…
- Conditions
- Rupture, Venous Thromboembolism, Venous Thrombosis, Surgical Wound Infection
- Trial name
- NCT01317160
- Testing
- Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 150 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Medial or Lateral Instability Repairs/Reconstructions, Hallux Valgus Repairs
Safety and Performance of PEEK Anchors in Extremities
Safety and performance of the study devices in extremities up to 12 months post-surgery
- Conditions
- Medial or Lateral Instability Repairs/Reconstructions, Hallux Valgus Repairs, Achilles Tendon Repairs/Reconstructions, Midfoot Reconstructions
- Trial name
- NCT03782298
- Testing
- Spyromite, Dynomite, Raptomite, Footprint Ultra PK SL
- Where
- 4 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 140 people
- Sponsor
- Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Achilles Tendinopathy
Pilot Investigation to Evaluate Effectiveness of Shockwave Therapy, Photobiomodulation and Physical Therapy in the Management of Non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy
This is a randomized control trial with an elective cross over after three months to evaluate three different treatments in the management of non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy.
- Trial name
- NCT04725513
- Testing
- Shockwave Therapy, Photobiomodulation Therapy, Physical Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 46 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Achilles Tendinopathy
Tendinopathy Education on the Achilles
This is a randomized double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with individuals who have chronic Achilles tendinopathy (AT). This study investigates the effects of education on outcomes (specified in hypotheses below) related to…
- Trial name
- TEAch (NCT04059146)
- Testing
- Pain Education and Exercise, Standard Education and Exercise
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Ruth Chimenti
Achilles Tendinopathy
Shockwave, Photobiomodulation, and Physical Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn more about and compare the effectiveness of standard of care (SOC) physical therapy (PT), PT with photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT; low-level laser therapy), PT with shockwave therapy…
- Trial name
- NCT05751785
- Testing
- Physical Therapy, Shockwave Therapy, Photobiomodulation Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Musculoskeletal Injury Rehabilitation Research for Operational Readiness