Electrolysis treatment for Achilles tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial studies whether percutaneous electrolysis can improve long-lasting Achilles tendon pain. It compares the treatment against a placebo and aims to reduce pain and symptoms in people with MRI-proven tendinopathy.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your Achilles tendon pain has been present for at least 2 months
- Your pain is at least 3/10 on a pain scale and can be felt by pressing the tendon
- An MRI shows Achilles tendon tendinopathy
- You have a specific symptom called post-static dyskinesia
- You can avoid other Achilles treatments during the study (no PT, injections, braces/orthotics, or surgery)
- You can try to stop using NSAID pain medicines at least 14 days before the start (and avoid them during the study)
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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