Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of Low-load Resistance Training With Blood Flow Restriction in Patients With Achilles Tendinopathy
Lead Sponsor:
University of Gran Rosario
Conditions:
Achilles Tendinopathy
Achilles Tendon Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Midportion Achilles tendinopathy (MAT) is a common overuse injury of the lower extremity characterized by the presence of pain, restricted function and interruption of sport activities. Conservative m...
Detailed Description
The aim of this study will be to evaluate the potential clinical effects of low load training with blood flow restriction (BFR-LLT) in comparison with high load training (HLT) in patients with chronic...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Clinical diagnosis of unilateral MAT.
- Achilles pain \> 3 months.
- Age ranging between 18 to 50 years, both genders.
- Read and speak Spanish well enough to provide informed consent and follow study instructions.
- Can attend in-clinic treatments 2-3 x weekly for the next 12 weeks.
Exclusion
- Any ankle or foot surgery.
- History of Achilles rupture.
- Heel pain in the last 3 months.
- Systemic disorders/diseases.
- History of deep venous thrombosis, hypertension or blood clotting disorder.
- Body mass index \> 30kg/m2.
- Self-report of pregnancy.
- Drug use (local steroid injection or systemic fluoroquinolones).
- Pain \< 2/10 of average pain on NPRS.
- VISA A score \> 90%.
- Unable to perform any of the exercises of the study.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 29 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
August 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05241197
Start Date
April 29 2022
End Date
August 1 2026
Last Update
December 6 2024
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University of Gran Rosario
Rosario, Santa Fe Province, Argentina, 2000