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Early movement vs. plaster cast: which heals a torn achilles better?

NCT ID NCT02308618

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at two different rehabilitation programs after surgery for a torn Achilles tendon. One group used a plaster cast and avoided weight bearing for weeks, while the other started moving and bearing weight earlier. Researchers measured muscle strength, range of motion, and tendon healing in 48 men to see which approach worked better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
rehabilitation program (early mobilization vs. traditional immobilization)
What this could lead to
If early mobilization works better, it could lead to faster recovery and better muscle strength after Achilles tendon surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 48 men, so results may not apply to everyone. Early movement might also risk re-injury in some cases.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

48 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Mar 2008

Finished

Aug 2014

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

30 to 60 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male * Achilles tendon rupture Exclusion Criteria: * arterial insufficiency * diabetes * autoimmune disease * patients who used systemic antibiotics or steroids or showed any other clinical contraindication to perform maximum voluntary contractions on a dynamometer.

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Conditions

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Immobility Response, Tonic Rupture, Spontaneous

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Immobility response, tonic Rupture of achilles tendon Rupture, spontaneous

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Exercise Research Laboratory, School of Physical Education, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90690-200, Brazil

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