Shockwave therapy and platelet-rich plasma for Achilles tendon pain
Treatments studied
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests two treatments for chronic pain in the middle of the Achilles tendon. You may qualify if you have had pain for over 3 months and have not had these treatments recently.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You have had pain in the middle of your Achilles tendon for more than 3 months
- You have not had platelet-rich plasma injections or shockwave therapy to that tendon in the last 3 months
- You do not have other leg injuries or conditions that affect your ankle or foot function
- You do not have a bleeding disorder or take blood thinners that affect platelets
- You are not pregnant and do not have poorly controlled diabetes
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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