Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Loading Speed and Intensity During Exercise on the Immediate Structural Changes in the Achilles Tendon
Lead Sponsor:
University Hospital, Ghent
Conditions:
Achilles Tendinopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Aim: To assess the influence of loading speed and intensity during eccentric heel drop exercise on the immediate changes in Achilles tendon thickness and stiffness in healthy controls. Intervention: ...
Detailed Description
Mechanical loading of the Achilles tendon during isolated eccentric contractions induces immediate changes in its structural properties. However, it is not known whether the loading speed and intensit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 to 55 years
- Participate in recreational or competitive sport (at least 1x/week)
Exclusion
- History of Achilles tendinopathy
- Presence of rheumatological disease
- Not able to complete an exercise programme
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 25 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 10 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
34 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06057779
Start Date
September 25 2023
End Date
January 10 2024
Last Update
June 5 2024
Active Locations (1)
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Vakgroep Revalidatiewetenschappen UZ Gent, 1B3
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium, 9000