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Beyond the heel: Whole-Leg training may ease achilles tendon pain

NCT ID NCT07730866

Symptom relief Sponsor: May University in Cairo Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 28, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a rehabilitation program that exercises the entire leg — from foot to hip — can improve balance, reduce pain, and restore function better than standard tendon-focused exercises in people with chronic Achilles tendinopathy. Fifty adults aged 18 to 45 with persistent symptoms will be randomly assigned to either the full-leg program or conventional rehab. Researchers will measure stability, pain, ankle motion, and daily function before and after treatment.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a lower-extremity kinetic chain exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a more effective rehabilitation approach for chronic Achilles tendinopathy that addresses whole-leg movement patterns.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Exercise programs also depend heavily on adherence and individual response.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

50 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: \- Adults aged 18-45 years. * Male and female participants. * Clinical diagnosis of Achilles tendinopathy, confirmed by an orthopedic physician or physiotherapist and history of Achilles tendon surgery or lower-limb surgery within the previous 12 months. * Symptoms (pain, stiffness, and impaired function) persisting for at least 3 months (chronic Achilles tendinopathy). * Pain reproduced during tendon-loading activities (e.g., walking, running, hopping, or single-leg heel raises). * Ability to walk independently without an assistive device. * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 18.5 and \<30 kg/m². * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: \- Patients with insertional Achilles tendinopathy or a partial/complete Achilles tendon rupture. History of lower-limb fracture within the previous 12 months. * Presence of systemic inflammatory, rheumatologic, or connective tissue disorders (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis). * Neurological disorders affecting balance, gait, or lower-limb function (e.g., stroke, Parkinson's disease, peripheral neuropathy, multiple sclerosis). * Vestibular disorders or other conditions known to impair postural stability.

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Conditions

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Achilles bursitis disease of the tendon tendinosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Achilles tendinopathy (AT)

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Faculty of Physical Therapy, May University in Cairo

    Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

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