Long-Hold Yielding Isometric Exercise for Patellar Tendinopathy in Weightlifting Athletes (NCT07361848) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Long-Hold Yielding Isometric Exercise for Patellar Tendinopathy in Weightlifting Athletes
Spain24 participantsStarted 2027-02-01
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a long-hold yielding isometric exercise program improves pain, tendon vascularity, mechanical properties, and functional performance in weightlifting athletes with patellar tendinopathy. The study will also explore the safety and feasibility of this exercise strategy.
Researchers will compare the long-hold isometric intervention with routine training recommendations to determine its effects on symptoms and tendon function.
Participants will perform the supervised isometric protocol and complete pain ratings, functional tests, and ultrasound evaluations of the patellar tendon.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Competitive weightlifting athletes (Olympic weightlifting or CrossFit) training ≥3 times per week.
. Age 18-45 years.
. Symptom duration of at least 6 weeks.
. Presence of vascularized patellar tendinopathy, defined as Doppler-detectable intratendinous neovascularization using standardized settings.
. VISA-P score \< 80 at baseline.
. Ability to perform loaded lower-limb exercises safely.
. Willingness to refrain from other structured isometric interventions focused on the patellar tendon during the study period.
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?
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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
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Functional Disability (Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment Scale for Tendinopathy, VISA-P Score)