New exercise program aims to ease achilles pain for military and civilians

NCT ID NCT06736795

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Ruth Chimenti Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a progressive exercise program for people with Achilles tendon pain, combined with education and clinician support. Researchers aim to find an effective rehab approach that improves access to care, especially for military personnel. The trial will enroll 160 adults aged 18 to 60 with Achilles pain during exercise.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: progressive Achilles tendon loading exercise program
What this could lead to: If it works, this could provide an effective, accessible rehabilitation program for Achilles tendon pain, especially for military personnel.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage trial with no drug or device, so results may not lead to a breakthrough. The exercise program may not work for everyone, and pain relief could vary.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon Motor Activity Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY ACHILLES TENDON PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC)
NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Fort Cavazos, Texas, 76544, United States
University of Iowa Health Care - Gait Analysis Laboratory
RECRUITING

Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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