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Heel pain relief: which simple fix works best for footballers?

NCT ID NCT07360873

Symptom relief Sponsor: Adnan Hashim Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested two common treatments for Achilles tendinopathy in 24 male football players aged 18-30: eccentric calf exercises (lowering the heel off a step) and wearing heel insoles. Over 12 weeks, researchers measured pain, ankle movement, and function. The goal is to find out which approach better eases symptoms and improves performance, helping players get back on the field faster.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Eccentric calf muscle exercises and heel insole lifts
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show which simple, low-cost treatment works better for Achilles pain in football players, helping guide rehab choices.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 24 male football players, so results may not apply to women, other athletes, or severe cases. Both treatments are conservative and unlikely to cause harm, but may not fully resolve symptoms.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

24 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 30 years

Sex

Male participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male football players aged 18 to 30 years * Clinical diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy * Achilles tendon pain for at least one month * Pain intensity of 3 or higher on the Visual Analogue Scale * Pain aggravated by weight-bearing activities * Able to understand English and complete questionnaires * Willing to avoid other treatments for Achilles tendinopathy during the 12-week study period Exclusion Criteria: * Lower limb injury within the past 6 months * Previous Achilles tendon rupture or surgery * Chronic ankle instability * Recent use of eccentric exercises or heel insole lifts * Metabolic or endocrine disorders * Current use of medications other than paracetamol * Unwillingness to comply with the study protocol

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Achilles bursitis disease of the tendon

As listed by the trial registrant

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Achilles tendinopathy (AT)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • FAME Football Club, Model Town, Lahore

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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