New study tests best combo for stubborn achilles pain

NCT ID NCT07483320

First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 9 times

Summary

This study looks at different ways to treat long-lasting Achilles tendon pain in active adults aged 18 to 65. It compares standard exercise therapy alone or combined with shockwave therapy, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, or both. The goal is to find which approach works best to reduce pain and improve function over six months.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Spaulding Cambridge Hospital

    Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States

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