CompletedNot Applicable

Comparative Effects of Focused and Unfocused (Radial) ESWT in the Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy.

Turkey (Türkiye)75 participantsStarted 2022-09-16

Plain-language summary

There is no scientific study in the literature regarding the use of different extracorporeal shock wave therapies (ESWT) in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy. In this study, we aim to investigate both the effectiveness of ESWT and which type of ESWT can be more effective in the treatment of patellar tendinopathy.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Engaging in active sports, being 18 years or older, history of activity-related knee pain in the patellar tendon or patellar insertion, symptoms lasting longer than 8 weeks (non-acute), VISA-P score less than 80 before treatment, pain during knee loading on tendon or tendon it remains isolated in the limited part of the bone junction and does not spread to the entire patellar region (to differentiate patellar tendinopathy and patellofemoral pain). Exclusion Criteria: * Being under the age of 18, acute knee or acute patellar tendon injury, chronic inflammatory joint diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, etc.), using immunosuppressive or corticosteroid medication in the last 6 months, previous knee surgery (in the anterior cruciate ligament or patellar tendon), knee in the last 1 month local (corticosteroid) injection, contraindications for ESWT treatment (eg pregnancy, malignancy, coagulopathy), previous ESWT treatment

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: at baseline.

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 3 weeks after baseline.

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 7 weeks after baseline.

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 15 weeks after baseline.

Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Timeframe: at baseline.

Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Timeframe: 3 weeks after baseline.

Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Timeframe: 7 weeks after baseline.

Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05423366

SponsorYuzuncu Yil University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-11-28

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: at baseline.

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 3 weeks after baseline.

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 7 weeks after baseline.

Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 15 weeks after baseline.

Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Timeframe: at baseline.

Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Timeframe: 3 weeks after baseline.

Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)

Timeframe: 7 weeks after baseline.

Victorian Institute of Sports Assessment-Patella (VISA-P)