Status:

COMPLETED

Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Achilles Tendon in Pregnant Women-Pilot Study

Lead Sponsor:

Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

Conditions:

Pregnant Women

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-40 years

Brief Summary

There is anatomical fascial continuity and functional connection between the plantar fascia, which has important roles in foot biomechanics, and the fibers of the Achilles tendon, and the change that ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • First pregnancy
  • They are between the ages of 18-40
  • Pre-pregnancy Body-Mass-Index (BMI) \< 30 kg/m2

Exclusion

  • Presence of any connective tissue disease that would affect the biomechanical or viscoelastic properties of the fascia
  • Deterioration of skin integrity in measurement areas
  • Presence of orthopedic, neurological, rheumatic problems that may cause musculoskeletal disorders and deviations from normal in biomechanical alignment
  • History of surgery or fracture in the lower extremity and foot-ankle region in the last 6 months
  • Defining metabolic disorders such as type I, II diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preeclampsia

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2022

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 1 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

172 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT05308121

Start Date

April 1 2022

End Date

August 1 2024

Last Update

March 24 2025

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İstanbul Medeniyet University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)