Status:
UNKNOWN
Clinical Effectiveness of PEMF as a Treatment Adjunct to Eccentric Exercise for Achilles Tendinopathy
Lead Sponsor:
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Conditions:
Achilles Tendinopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study aims to investigate the clinical effectiveness of PEMF as an adjunct to a program of eccentric exercise for the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy. The study objective is to establish wheth...
Detailed Description
Randomization and blinding Participants will be randomized into 1:1 allocation, blocked randomization with 27 participants in the PEMF group and 27 participants in the sham group. Each allocation will...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 and 70
- Tenderness with palpation 2-6 cm above the Achilles tendon insertion on the calcaneus (midportion Achilles tendinopathy)
- Recurrent complaints in 1 or both Achilles' tendons at rest and/or during exercise for the preceding 3 month
- Structural changes of the tendon were confirmed via sonographic examination during the initial physical exam
- Achilles tendinopathy affecting the insertional and mid-portion of the Achilles tendon
- Clinical symptoms associated with Achilles tendinopathy that do not respond well to conventional conservative treatments before entering the study
- Informed consent
Exclusion
- History of surgery on the affected lower limb in the past year
- Mental/physical limitation rendering participant to follow instructions
- With medical or musculoskeletal problems that could affect the ability to complete assessments (i.e. with walking aids or wheel-chaired)
- Severe cognitive impairments and neurological disorders that will affect data collection by questionnaires
- Fractures of the trained body parts within the past 12 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
54 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05316961
Start Date
July 1 2021
End Date
August 1 2024
Last Update
September 25 2023
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KO Man Chi
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 999077