Needling plus exercises for Achilles tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether electrical “deep needling” (a clinician inserts very thin needles and uses electricity) added to stretching and exercises can reduce Achilles tendon pain. It’s mainly for people with Achilles tendinopathy that started at least 3 months ago.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You’re over 18 and can speak English
- Your Achilles pain has lasted at least 3 months and was diagnosed as Achilles tendonitis/tendinopathy
- You haven’t had Achilles-focused physical therapy, massage, chiropractic care, or injections in the past 6 months
- Your pain is in the middle part of the Achilles tendon (about 2–6 cm above the heel bone) and matches the clinician’s exam findings
- You have no major “red flag” health issues that make manual therapy unsafe
- You’re not pregnant and have no reason you can’t safely get electro-needling
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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