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New exercise program aims to ease achilles pain for military and civilians

NCT ID NCT06736795

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ruth Chimenti Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests a progressive exercise program for people with Achilles tendon pain, combined with education and clinician support. Researchers aim to find an effective rehab approach that improves access to care, especially for military personnel. The trial will enroll 160 adults aged 18 to 60 with Achilles pain during exercise.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
progressive Achilles tendon loading exercise program
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide an effective, accessible rehabilitation program for Achilles tendon pain, especially for military personnel.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with no drug or device, so results may not lead to a breakthrough. The exercise program may not work for everyone, and pain relief could vary.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 60 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Pain localized to the Achilles tendon (insertion or midportion) * AT pain greater than or equal to 3/10 with tendon-loading exercise Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years of age or older than 60 years of age * BMI \> 45 kg/m2 * Pain primarily due to a differential diagnosis, including paratendonitis, bursitis (retrocalcaneal or subcutaneous), posterior ankle impingement or os trigonum, irritation or neuropathy of the sural nerve, plantaris tendon involvement) * Presence of a partial Achilles tendon tear or rupture on imaging or a history of Achilles tendon rupture that was verified by surgical or conservative management * Attended physical therapy for AT in the past 3 months * History of steroid injection to lower extremity tendons/fascia, ESWT or any injection to the Achilles tendon region in the past 3 months * History of taking fluoroquinolones in the past 6 months * History of surgery or invasive procedure for AT on side enrolling for treatment * Diagnosed systemic conditions affecting the foot and ankle (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis), endocrine disorder with complications (e.g., uncontrolled Type I or II diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy), connective tissue disorder (e.g., Marfan's syndrome, Ehlers Danlos), or pregnancy * At high risk for falls (four step square test \>15 seconds) * Refusal of randomization or unable or uninterested in completing virtual visits with a webcam or smart phone or completing quizzes and surveys

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon Motor Activity Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Achilles tendinopathy Achilles tendon pain

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC)

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Fort Cavazos, Texas, 76544, United States

  • University of Iowa Health Care - Gait Analysis Laboratory

    RECRUITING

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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