Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy for Achilles tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests if pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy can help people with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy (pain and swelling in the middle of the Achilles tendon). It aims to see if this non-invasive treatment can reduce pain and improve function.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have pain in the middle of your Achilles tendon (not at the heel or higher up).
- Your tendon symptoms significantly affect your daily activities (scored below 60 on a tendon function questionnaire).
- An ultrasound shows your Achilles tendon is thicker than 7 mm, which is a sign of tendinopathy.
- You haven't had any previous surgery or injections (like PRP) to that tendon.
- You are not pregnant and do not have a pacemaker or other implants that could be affected by electromagnetic therapy.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This trial tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy—a non-invasive device placed on the knee—can help heal a torn meniscus and relieve pain and improve knee function when used with exercise therapy. It may be an option if you want to avoid surgery.
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.
This study tests whether pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy—a treatment using magnetic pulses—can reduce chronic shoulder pain and improve how well your shoulder works. You would receive this therapy at a rehabilitation center over several weeks.
This study tests a minimally invasive treatment that uses low-temperature radiofrequency energy to help heal a painful Achilles tendon. It aims to reduce pain and improve function for people with Achilles tendinopathy.
This study tests if a brief session of neuromuscular electrical stimulation can reduce pain and improve function in people with Achilles tendon problems, such as midportion or insertional pain, or a healed rupture that happened at least 3 months ago.
This study compares two exercise programs for Achilles tendon pain: one focuses on muscle architecture (how the muscle is built), and the other is the Alfredson protocol (a classic set of eccentric exercises). If you join, you may get a treatment that helps your tendon heal and reduces pain.
Hear when a new Mid-portion Achilles Tendinopathy trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.