Tendon pain showdown: which injection works better?
NCT ID NCT07714811
First seen Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares two types of injections—hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma (PRP)—for treating chronic tendon pain, such as Achilles tendinopathy and golfer's elbow. Eighty adults with pain lasting over three months will receive two injections, two weeks apart, and be followed for a year. The goal is to see which injection better reduces pain and improves function.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- hyaluronic acid injection or platelet-rich plasma injection
- What this could lead to
- If one treatment proves superior, it could offer a more effective, minimally invasive option for chronic tendon pain, reducing the need for surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants, and results may not apply to all tendon conditions. Both treatments may provide only temporary relief.
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Ortonika Orthopedic Medical Clinic in Lublin
RECRUITINGLublin, Lublin Voivodeship, 20-841, Poland
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