Achilles Tendinopathy Management: platelet-rich plasma versus eccentric loading programme

Completed

• Conditions: Achilles tendinopathy; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Enthesopathies of lower limb, excluding foot

• Registration Number: ISRCTN95369715
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Warwick (UK)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-02-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

1. Midsubstance achilles tendinopathy diagnosed clinically through pain on palpation at a level of 2 - 6 cm above the tendon insertion and ultrasonography
2. The tendinopathy will be causing pain during loading activities and limit those activities
3. Duration of at least 3 months
4. Aged over 18 years, either sex

Exclusion Criteria

1. Tendinopathies secondary to systemic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes
2. Insertional Achilles tendinopathies
3. Pregnancy
4. Previous Achilles rupture or surgery
5. Dislocation or fracture of the lower limb within the preceeding 12 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
VISA-A at 6, 12, 24, 30, 36 and 52 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
EQ-5D and complications at 6, 12, 24, 30, 36 and 52 weeks