Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Muscle Architecture vs Alfredson Protocol in Achilles Tendinopathy
Lead Sponsor:
Halic University
Collaborating Sponsors:
Istanbul University
Conditions:
Achilles Tendinopathy (AT)
Eccentric Exercise Training
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Achilles tendinopathy is a frequent overuse disorder caused by repetitive loading of the tendon, particularly observed in athletes and middle-aged men. It is typically characterized by mid-portion pai...
Detailed Description
Achilles tendinopathy is an overuse injury that develops as a result of repetitive microtrauma and is commonly observed in athletes as well as in sedentary male individuals. The clinical presentation ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Presence of pain and tenderness in the mid-portion of the Achilles tendon (2-6 cm proximal to the insertion) persisting for at least 3 months
- Clinical diagnosis of non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy
- Pain aggravated by physical activity
- Palpable tenderness localized to the mid-portion of the tendon
- Voluntary participation in the study with signed informed consent
Exclusion
- Diagnosis of insertional Achilles tendinopathy
- History of surgery or fracture in the affected lower limb within the past 12 months
- Corticosteroid injection to the Achilles tendon within the past month
- Presence of systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Presence of neurological disorders (e.g., peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system disorders)
- Prior experience with eccentric exercise protocols targeting the Achilles tendon
- Acute onset of symptoms suggestive of a tendon rupture
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 15 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07178418
Start Date
October 15 2025
End Date
December 31 2026
Last Update
September 17 2025
Active Locations (2)
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1
İstanbul University
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye), 34060
2
İstanbul University
Istanbul, Fatih, Turkey (Türkiye), 34060