New injection aims to heal painful achilles tendons
NCT ID NCT05592990
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a single injection of tiny particles (NGI226) to see if it safely helps repair damaged Achilles tendons. 45 adults with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy received either the study drug or a placebo. Researchers measured side effects and changes in tendon stiffness using ultrasound over 12 weeks.
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Locations
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Advanced Research LLC
Deerfield Beach, Florida, 33064, United States
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Houston Methodist Hospital
Houston, Texas, 77030, United States
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Novartis Investigative Site
Caluire-et-Cuire, 69300, France
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Novartis Investigative Site
Berlin, 10117, Germany
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Novartis Investigative Site
Hamburg, 20149, Germany
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Novartis Investigative Site
Hamburg, 22415, Germany
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Tucson Orthopedic Institute PC
Tucson, Arizona, 85712, United States