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Comparative Effect of Accelerated Rehabilitation and Eccentric Strengthening Exercises on Patients With AT

Pakistan30 participantsStarted 2025-03-20

Plain-language summary

A common overuse injury to the Achilles tendon, Achilles tendinopathy frequently causes pain, restricted range of motion, and functional impairment.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female patients, age greater than 18 years, clinically diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy. * Participants that are clinically diagnosed with Achilles tendinopathy. * Duration of symptoms or pain for more than 1 month. * Positive clinical tests, such as Thompson test, confirming Achilles tendinopathy. * Tenderness to palpation along the Achilles tendon or localized pain during activity. * Patients with a history of overuse injuries related to repetitive activities, such as running or jumping. Exclusion Criteria: * Following participants will be excluded from this study: * Presence of systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes, or other inflammatory or neuromuscular disorders. * History of complete Achilles tendon rupture or previous surgical intervention on the affected tendon. * Patients with other lower limb injuries or conditions (e.g., fractures, ligament tears) that could interfere with Achilles tendinopathy treatment. * Severe tendon degeneration or calcification confirmed by imaging, unsuitable for rehabilitation.

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

Numerical pain rating scale

Timeframe: 12 Months

WHOQOL (world health organization and quality of life)

Timeframe: 12 Months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06905756

SponsorSuperior University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-20

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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.