Status:
COMPLETED
Early Progressive Strength Exercise for Treatment of Acute Achilles Tendon Rupture.
Lead Sponsor:
Aalborg University Hospital
Conditions:
Achilles Tendon Rupture
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this trial is to investigate the efficacy of standard care versus standard care combined with an early progressive exercise program in improving the function of the tendon and leg muscl...
Detailed Description
Acute Achilles tendon rupture often results in long-term muscular deficits. Patients struggle to return to work and sports with high load on the lower leg. Early functional rehabilitation has shown go...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Acute total Achilles tendon rupture treated non-surgically
- Diagnosed within 3 days (of their injury)
- Age 18 - 65, able and willing to participate in the intervention
- Able to speak and understand Danish
Exclusion
- Achilles tendon rupture close to insertion on calcaneus or in the musculo-tendinous junction of the triceps surae
- Previous Achilles tendon rupture or other conditions in either leg causing lower leg disability (pain, deficits in strength or range of movement)
- Treated with Fluoroquinolons or Corticosteroids within the last 6 months
- Diabetes or rheumatic diseases
- Severe medical illness: ASA score higher than or equal to 3. (ASA: American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification system)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 19 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 23 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
82 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04726189
Start Date
March 19 2021
End Date
November 23 2023
Last Update
June 24 2024
Active Locations (2)
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1
Orthopeadic department, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aalborg University Hospital
Aalborg, Denmark, 9000
2
Orthopeadic department, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, North Denmark Regional Hospital Hjørring
Hjørring, Denmark, 9800