Surgery-Free achilles repair works just as well, study finds
NCT ID NCT07312097
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 40 adults with a recent, complete Achilles tendon tear to see if non-surgical treatment works as well as surgery. Patients were randomly assigned to either a structured rehab program or open surgery. Results showed no major difference in strength or recovery, but the surgery group had more wound problems. The findings suggest that conservative care with early rehab is a safe and effective option.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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40 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Aug 2023
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 to 50 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18-50 years * Acute complete Achilles tendon rupture (tendon-to-tendon) * Injury occurred within 3 weeks prior to presentation * Willingness and ability to comply with the functional rehabilitation program Exclusion Criteria: * Injury occurred more than 3 weeks prior to presentation * Open Achilles tendon rupture * History of preexisting foot or ankle pathology * Musculotendinous, insertional, or calcaneal avulsion-type Achilles tendon injuries * Presence of additional risk factors increasing Achilles tendon injury risk (e.g., diabetes mellitus, immunosuppressive therapy, fluoroquinolone use, or systemic corticosteroid use)
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Haseki Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, 34265, Turkey (Türkiye)
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