Achilles tendon pain treatment trial
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests a minimally invasive treatment for chronic Achilles tendon pain that hasn't improved with at least 3 months of rest, therapy, or other non-surgical care. It aims to help people who want to avoid surgery.
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Who can take part
- You must be 25 years old or older.
- You have had Achilles tendon pain for at least 3 months that hasn't improved with non-surgical treatments.
- Your pain is at least a 4 out of 10 on a standard pain scale.
- You are not a good candidate for surgery or you want to avoid surgery.
- You do not have certain other foot or leg injuries, severe allergies to contrast dye, poor kidney function, diabetes, or blood clotting problems.
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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