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Why do patients quit their tendon exercises? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07555184

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

Achilles tendinopathy causes pain and stiffness in the ankle tendon, making daily activities hard. The main treatment is a program of specific exercises, but many people struggle to keep them up. This study will interview up to 30 adults who have had NHS physiotherapy for this condition to understand what helps or hinders them from sticking with the exercises. The goal is to use these insights to design better support for future patients.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point toward better ways to support people with Achilles tendinopathy to complete their exercise programs, making treatment more effective.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage interview study with only 30 participants, so findings may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment itself.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

May 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

May 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population will comprise adults aged 18 years and over with lived experience of Achilles tendinopathy who have previously received, and attempted to follow, an NHS-prescribed progressive tendon-loading exercise programme within the past 24 months. Participants will be recruited from NHS musculoskeletal service records, community engagement routes, and individuals who have previously expressed interest in Achilles tendon research. The study will use purposive sampling to achieve diversity in age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, and clinical characteristics, with particular emphasis on including underserved groups such as people living with multimorbidity, socioeconomic disadvantage, cultural or language barriers, or other factors that may affect engagement with rehabilitation.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Adults aged 18 years or over with lived experience of Achilles tendinopathy (AT). * Gender representation: A purposive sample including men and women, with inclusion of non-binary participants where self-identified, aiming for broad gender representation rather than fixed quotas. * Ethnic and cultural diversity: Purposive sampling will seek representation from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, informed by local population demographics and service user profiles. * Socioeconomic diversity: Participants will be recruited across high, mid, and low socioeconomic deprivation groups, defined using postcode-derived Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) tertiles (lower, middle, upper thirds of national IMD distribution). Recruitment will aim for representation across all three IMD categories rather than predefined percentages. Exclusion Criteria: * • Under 18 years of age * Inability to confirm previous AT through either ELHT electronic medical records or through discussion with CI * Individuals whose Achilles symptoms are due to a different primary pathology (e.g., Rheumatological, Achilles Rupture) * Unable to provide informed consent * Unable or unwilling to be audio-recorded.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

disease of the tendon musculoskeletal system disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Achilles tendinopathy (AT) Adherence Behaviour change Musculoskeletal diseases or conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • East Lancashire Hospitals Trust

    Blackburn, BB2 3HH, United Kingdom

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