Taping treatment for long-lasting achilles tendon pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether applying a stiff (rigid) tape to the Achilles tendon area helps reduce chronic Achilles pain during activities like running and jumping. It's designed for people who have had this pain for over 3 months.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 18 and 50 years old.
- You must have had Achilles pain for more than 3 months.
- Pain must be present during running or jumping.
- You must be able to read and speak Spanish.
- You cannot have had any ankle or foot surgery or an Achilles rupture before.
- No recent heel pain (within 3 months), pregnancy, or certain health conditions (like a BMI over 30).
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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