CompletedNot Applicable

Ultrasonographic Guided Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture. Evaluation of Two Novel Ultrasonographic Measurements

Denmark130 participantsStarted 2014-02

Plain-language summary

With this project the investigators wish to: 1. Test the reproducibility of Amlang's ultrasound classification by examining the intra- and inter-rater reliability. 2. Investigate whether Amlang's ultrasound classification is able to predict which patients are likely to develop complications when treated non-operatively. 3. Investigate whether Barfod's length measurement is able to predict which patients are likely to develop complications when treated non-operatively.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18-70 years. * The patient must be expected to be able to attend rehabilitation and post-examinations. * The patient must be able to speak and understand Danish. * The patient must be able to give informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Former rupture of one or both Achilles tendon(s). * Previous surgery on the Achilles tendon. * Fluoroquinolone treatment within the last 6 months. * Tendinosis treated with corticosteroids (tablets or injections) within the last 6 months. * The patient has been diagnosed with arterial insufficiency in the legs. * Terminal illness or severe medical illness: ASA score higher than or equal to 3. * The space between the rupture and the calcaneus is less than 1cm.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

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What they're measuring

Corelation between Amlangs ultrasound classification or Barfods length meassure and ATRS

Timeframe: 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02062567

SponsorHvidovre University Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2018-01

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