Shockwave or PRP: which boosts healing for aching achilles?
NCT ID NCT07483320
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether adding shockwave therapy or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections to a standard exercise program helps people with long-term Achilles tendon pain. One hundred active adults aged 18-65 with symptoms lasting over 3 months will be randomly assigned to exercise alone or exercise plus one or both extra treatments. Researchers will track pain and function for 6 months to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
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Active substance
platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that combining shockwave therapy or PRP with exercise improves Achilles tendon pain and function better than exercise alone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 100 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and some treatments may not provide additional benefit over standard exercise.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Spaulding Cambridge Hospital
Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States