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Pilates put to the test for achilles pain relief

NCT ID NCT07039643

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of West Attica Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looked at whether Pilates exercises can help people with Achilles tendinopathy, a condition causing pain and swelling in the back of the ankle. Researchers compared Pilates to standard eccentric exercises in 49 adults. The goal was to see if Pilates could reduce pain and improve daily function.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

49 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Men and women over 18 years of age with clinically diagnosed Achilles tendinopathy. 2. Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent. 3. Sufficient knowledge of the Greek language to complete the assessment procedures and questionnaires. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Previous surgery involving the Achilles Tendon or ankle region 2. History of malignancy, systemic disease, neurological disorder 3. Chronic corticosteroid use or corticosteroid injection in the affected tendon region within the previous 4 weeks. 4. Participation in another exercise rehabilitation or conservative treatment program for Achilles tendinopathy within the previous 4 weeks. 5. Any condition limiting safe participation in an exercise-based rehabilitation program.

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Conditions

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disease of the tendon Motor Activity

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Achilles tendinopathy Eccentric exercise Pilates exercise Pilates method

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Physiotherapy Department, University of West Attica

    Athens, Aigaleo, 12243, Greece

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