Status:
RECRUITING
Effect of Additional Treatment With NMES After Achilles Tendon Rupture
Lead Sponsor:
Vastra Gotaland Region
Collaborating Sponsors:
Göteborg University
Conditions:
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Physical Disability
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Increased knowledge is needed about new methods how to treat patients with Achilles tendon ruptures (ATR). A goal is to be able to individualize as well as improve treatment beyond the question about ...
Detailed Description
BACKGROUND: There is limited knowledge about how calf muscle performance and tendon elongation affect the patient's discomfort or ability to return to previous activity levels after an Achilles Tendo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Achilles Tendon rupture
- The injury should have been treated within two days from the trauma
- The rupture is located in the mid portion of the tendon
Exclusion
- Pregnancy
- Having a pace maker, intra cardiac defibrillator or other active implant
- Having had an Achilles Tendon rupture before, regardless of side
- Having an earlier injury that will have an impact on lower leg function, regardless of side
- Diabetes
- Neuro vascular disease
- Immunosuppressive treatment
- Difficulties to understand the language or difficulties in understand instructions.
- Unable to consent
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06009978
Start Date
November 1 2023
End Date
December 1 2026
Last Update
November 14 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Forskningsenhet Ortopedi, Sahlgrenska universitetssjukhuset, Mölndal
Mölndal, VGregion, Sweden, 43180