Ozone or shock waves: which works better for stubborn achilles pain?
NCT ID NCT07412652
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested three treatments for long-term Achilles tendon pain: ozone injections, shock wave therapy, and standard exercise. 63 adults with persistent symptoms took part. The goal was to see which approach best reduces pain and improves daily function.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ozone injection
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a new, non-surgical option for easing chronic Achilles tendon pain and improving function.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 63 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Ozone therapy is not widely used and may have unknown long-term effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital
Ankara, Cankaya, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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