Clinical trials: Achilles Tendon Rupture
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
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
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
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