A Double-blind Randomized Controlled Trial of Physiotherapy Treatment for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy

University of Bergen1 site in 1 country41 target enrollmentAugust 1, 2017

ConditionsAchilles Tendinopathy

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Achilles Tendinopathy
Sponsor: University of Bergen
Enrollment: 41
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: The VISA-A questionnaire: An index of the severity of Achilles tendinopathy
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 5 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

Laser treatment with the proper dosage has been found effective in the treatment of chronic Achilles tendinopathy, and animal research indicate that a combination of cryotherapy followed by LLLT could yield an even better result.

Thus, the main purpose of this project is to test if the addition of low level laser therapy can enhance the treatment result of exercise and cryotherapy in patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy, yielding less pain and higher function.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

August 1, 2017

End Date

May 31, 2019

Last Updated

5 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

University of Bergen

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Achilles tendinopathy with a minimum duration of three months, pathological appearance of the Achilles tendon with thickened tendon and structural changes of the tendons matrix.

Exclusion Criteria

•Cortisone injection within the last 6 months, systemic inflammatory disease, previous suture/surgery of the Achilles tendon, pregnancy or familial hypercholesterolemia.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The VISA-A questionnaire: An index of the severity of Achilles tendinopathy

Time Frame: Change from baseline to week 4 and 12

Range 0-100

Pain (Numerical Rating Scale)

Time Frame: Change from baseline to week 4 and 12

Range 0-10

Secondary Outcomes

Pain pressure threshold algometry(Change from baseline to week 4 and 12)
Jump for distance(Change from baseline to week 4 and 12)
Neovascularization in the Achilles tendon(Change from baseline to week 4 and 12)
Qualitative assessment of structural changes of the Achilles tendon(Change from baseline to week 4 and 12)
Palpation tenderness(Change from baseline to week 4 and 12)
Single legged heel raise(Change from baseline to week 4 and 12)
Thickness of the Achilles tendon(Change from baseline to week 4 and 12)
Qualitative assessment of effusion within of the Achilles tendon(Change from baseline to week 4 and 12)