Status:
WITHDRAWN
The Efficacy of Brisement Compared to Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Achilles Tendinosis
Lead Sponsor:
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Conditions:
Achilles Tendinopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound guided brisement, brisement without ultrasound guidance and standard conservative treatment in patients who have been diagnosed ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All patients enrolled in the study must have a diagnosis of Achilles tendinosis with at least 2 weeks of pain at the distal Achilles tendon which is typically worsened with activity. Only cases of non-insertional Achilles tendinosis (tendinosis occurring above the point of tendon insertion) will be included.
Exclusion
- Patients with a prior Achilles tendon tear, chronic inflammatory disease, or history of posterior calf surgery will be excluded from the study. Additionally, patients with prior injuries or fractures to the ankle and hind foot (talus and calcaneus) requiring surgery will be excluded.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 2 2019
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03363789
Start Date
February 1 2018
End Date
July 2 2019
Last Update
July 18 2019
Active Locations (1)
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Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02130