Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) as a Treatment for ACHILLES Tendon Tears
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Achilles Tendon Tear
- Registration Number
- NCT00731068
- Lead Sponsor
- Meir Medical Center
- Brief Summary
To review the influence of patient derived PRGF on the healing process of Achilles tendon after a surgical correction of a complete tear.
- Detailed Description
Autologous platelet-rich matrices may aid in post surgical patients by promoting and accelerating tissue healing because of the release of growth factors including transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) from platelet alpha-granules.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
- A complete tear of Achilles tendon
- Age 18-50 years old
Exclusion Criteria
- under 18 year of age
- pregnancy
- physical or mental disabilities
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method improvement of symptoms / disease progress 1 year
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method