Could a tiny injection in blood vessels ease stubborn achilles pain?

NCT ID NCT07477860

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Joint & Vascular Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

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 25 to 80 will be followed for a year to see if pain decreases and if the procedure is safe.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: LipioJoint (Lipiodol emulsion injected into blood vessels)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a minimally invasive option for people with chronic Achilles tendon pain who want to avoid surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a very early, small study with only 10 participants. The procedure may not reduce pain, and there are risks like allergic reaction or tissue damage from the embolic agent.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon tendinosis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY (AT)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Joint and Vascular Institute
RECRUITING

Libertyville, Illinois, 60048, United States

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