Radiofrequency for runners' Achilles tendon health
Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Injuries & trauma, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle radiofrequency treatment can improve the health and function of the Achilles tendon in runners. If you are a healthy runner without recent injuries, this might help you understand how to keep your tendons strong.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You have been a regular runner for at least one year.
- You have not had any injury to your leg, hip, or lower back in the last year.
- You have never had surgery on your lower limbs, and you do not have certain medical conditions that would make the treatment unsafe.
- You do not have any vision or hearing problems that would affect your ability to understand the test instructions.
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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