Clinical trials: Achilles Tendon, open to volunteers
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 Tendinopathy (AT)
"Effects of Rigid Tape in Patients With Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy"
The aim of this study will be to determine the clinical effects of rigid tape in patients with chronic MAT. The secondary outcomes will be to evaluate the immediate and short term pain, the height and pain during the vertical…
- Trial name
- NCT07123246
- Testing
- Rigid Tape
- Volunteers
- 36 people
- Sponsor
- University of Gran Rosario
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
Complete Mid-portion Achilles Rupture
Achilles Non-SNIS REGENETEN
The proposed study addresses this gap by prospectively evaluating patient-reported outcomes, imaging endpoints, and safety through 12 months after BCI-augmented repair in IAT and MSR patients.
- Trial name
- NCT07869121
- Testing
- REGENETEN
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- OrthoCarolina Research Institute, Inc.
Tendinopathy, Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions
Human Tendon Tissue Collection
The goal of this study is to improve understanding of tendon health and disease by using surplus tendon tissue that is routinely removed during planned orthopaedic surgeries in adults.
- Conditions
- Tendinopathy, Musculoskeletal Diseases or Conditions, ACL Surgery, Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Trial name
- NCT07606092
- Where
- 2 sites in United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Achilles Tendinopathy (AT), Eccentric Exercise Training
Muscle Architecture vs Alfredson Protocol in Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles tendinopathy is a frequent overuse disorder caused by repetitive loading of the tendon, particularly observed in athletes and middle-aged men.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendinopathy (AT), Eccentric Exercise Training, Muscle Architecture, Isokinetic Test
- Trial name
- NCT07178418
- Testing
- Muscle Architecture-Based Exercise Program, Alfredson Protocol
- Where
- 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Halic University
Patellofemoral Pain, PFP
A Study on the Effectiveness of Ankle Dorsiflexion Range of Motion Training in Patients With Patellofemoral Joint Pain.
Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) is a common knee condition causing pain around the kneecap during activities like running or squatting.
- Trial name
- NCT06958757
- Testing
- Standard Exercise Therapy + Ankle Dorsiflexion Training, Standard Exercise Therapy Only
- Volunteers
- 64 people
- Sponsor
- Tianjin University of Sport
Achilles Tendinopathy
Low-temperature Radiofrequency Coblation Micro-tenotomy for the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
This is a prospective randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled superiority trial with two parallel groups and a 1:1 allocation ratio to investigate the effectiveness of radiofrequency coblation micro-tenotomy for patients…
- Trial name
- AT RCT (NCT06342245)
- Testing
- Radiofrequency coblation micro-tenotomy
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Achilles Injuries Tendon, Achilles Tendinopathy (AT)
Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy and Platelet-Rich Plasma for Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy
Midportion Achilles tendinopathy is a common cause of pain and functional limitation in both athletes and the general population.
- Conditions
- Achilles Injuries Tendon, Achilles Tendinopathy (AT), Achilles Tendinitis, Left Leg, Achilles Tendinitis, Right Leg
- Trial name
- NCT07483320
- Testing
- Platelet Rich Plasma, Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
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
Achilles Injuries Tendon, Surgery
French Achilles Tendon Surgery Cohort Study
This 20-year prospective cohort study monitors patients following Achilles tendon repair to assess re-rupture rates, long-term functional outcomes, return-to-sport rates, and procedure-related complications.
- Trial name
- AchilleCDS (NCT07338110)
- Testing
- Achilles Tendon Surgery
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 5,000 people
- Sponsor
- Chirurgie Du Sport
Equinus Contracture
A Needle Technique for Achilles Tendon Lengthening in Pediatric Patients: A Prospective Study on Efficacy, Safety, and Feasibility
For years, we have used a minimally invasive and biological variant of Achilles tendon lengthening using a needle inserted into the Achilles tendon so that it is weakened and can be gradually stretched to the desired length.
- Trial name
- NCT06912061
- Testing
- Needle tendon lengthening technique
- Where
- Norway
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Vestre Viken Hospital Trust
Achilles Tendinopathy (AT)
The ASPIRE Trial: AchilleS tendinoPathy Treated With cortIcosteRoid injEctions
Achilles tendinopathy is a common and often persistent tendon disorder associated with pain, impaired function, and reduced participation in physical activities.
- Trial name
- ASPIRE (NCT07650396)
- Testing
- Standard care, Depo-Medrol (methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg) combined with lidocaine
- Where
- Netherlands
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- Erasmus Medical Center
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
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Restoring Anatomy of Ruptured Achilles Tendon
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate a new surgical approach to restore the anatomy of a ruptured Achilles tendon. We will use a new two-layer technique followed by rehabilitation and find out how it influence the…
- Trial name
- RATAR (NCT06723639)
- Testing
- A new two-layer surgical technique, Standard non-surgical treatment
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark, Sweden
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Bispebjerg Hospital
Achilles Injuries Tendon
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy in Achilles Injury
Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy is a brief and partial restriction of venous outflow of an extremity during low load resistance exercises.
- Trial name
- NCT04104126
- Testing
- Standard of Care Physical Therapy, Blood flow restriction
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 57 people
- Sponsor
- NYU Langone Health
Spastic Paresis, Stroke
GOAT (Gait Observation of Achilles Tendon)
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the mechanical properties of the Achilles tendon (stiffness, length, volume) and the force production capacities of the gastrocnemius medialis muscle in patients with spastic paresis…
- Conditions
- Spastic Paresis, Stroke, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- GOAT (NCT07467382)
- Testing
- 3D Gait Analysis, Ultrasound, Dynamometry
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Nantes University Hospital
Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Immobilization
Achilles Tendon Rupture - Intervention With Electrical Stimulation
Acute Achilles tendon rupture (ATR) is an injury that is commonly associated with complications, such as blood clotting, muscle loss and tendon lengthening, all of which affect the long-term outcome and return to sports.
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Ruptures, Immobilization, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Muscle Atrophy
- Trial name
- C-NMES-ATR (NCT06601088)
- Testing
- Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation
- Volunteers
- 220 people
- Sponsor
- Karolinska University Hospital
Chronic Tendinopathy
Autologous Fat Grafting for the Treatment of Chronic Tendinopathy
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether a one-time injection of a person's own processed fat tissue (autologous lipoaspirate), a procedure called Adipose Stem/Stromal Cells for Enthesis/Tendon Therapy (ASSET), can…
- Trial name
- ASSET (NCT07748793)
- Testing
- Adipose Stem/Stromal Cells for Enthesis/Tendon Therapy (ASSET) Injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Autism Disorder
Achilles Tendon and Ankle Characterization in Adults With Autism
This study aims to identify ankle structural and functional profiles associated with sensory responsiveness and toe walking in adults with ASD.
- Trial name
- NCT07634965
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Haifa