Status:
COMPLETED
Radiofrequence Microtenotomy for Treatment of Achilles Tendinose
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital of North Norway
Conditions:
Achilles Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Prospective randomized controlled study using radio-frequency microtenotomy or physical therapy (eccentric training) for treatment of Achilles tendinose
Detailed Description
Achilless tendinosis is a major clinical problem. There is a need for new studies to map the effectiveness of treatment. This study will compare treatment effectiveness between traditional physical th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients with pain in Achilles tendon for at least 6 weeks.
- MR / ultrasound confirms diagnosis tendinose.
- Pain in sport and daily activities
Exclusion
- Other co-morbidity that constitutes contraindication for surgery, serious illness, bad compliance
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 2 2017
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03274557
Start Date
January 2 2017
End Date
December 30 2018
Last Update
February 27 2019
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital of North Norway
Tromsø, Norway, 9038