ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY (AT)

This trial investigates whether adding up to three corticosteroid injections to standard exercise therapy improves pain and function in adults with chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy. Participants receive either the steroid injection or a placebo (lidocaine only), alongside…

This large real-world study is testing whether platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic tendinopathies, including patellar, Achilles, elbow, and plantar fasciitis. Researchers will follow 2000 participants for 12 months, tr…

This study looks at whether doing a 12-week exercise program with your feet turned outward (toes-out) helps people with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy more than the usual neutral-foot position. About 60 adults aged 18–65 with Achilles pain will be followed for 6 months. Resear…

This early study tests a procedure called arterial embolization for people with long-lasting Achilles tendon pain that hasn't improved with other treatments. Doctors use a thin tube to inject a temporary blocking agent into small blood vessels around the tendon. Ten adults aged 2…

This study looks at whether a quick session of electrical stimulation can lower pain and help people with Achilles tendon injuries move better. About 30 adults with Achilles tendinopathy or a past rupture will try two different stimulation methods. The goal is to see if this appr…

This study looks at whether a movement screening test can accurately detect changes in Achilles tendon pain in runners over 40. Forty senior runners with Achilles tendinopathy will be randomly assigned to two physiotherapy groups, one with extra stretching. The goal is to see if …