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NCT Number: NCT03274557

Radiofrequence Microtenotomy for Treatment of Achilles Tendinose

Prospective randomized controlled study using radio-frequency microtenotomy or physical therapy (eccentric training) for treatment of Achilles tendinose

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Key information

Conditions

Achilles Pain Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Tendinopathy Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–55 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University Hospital of North Norway

Tromsø, 9038, Norway

About this study

Achilless tendinosis is a major clinical problem. There is a need for new studies to map the effectiveness of treatment. This study will compare treatment effectiveness between traditional physical therapy with surgical treatment using (RFM). The tendinosis grade will be evaluated using MRI and /or ultrasound before and after intervention. The outcome measurment include VAS and function using ( FAOS FOOT & ANKLE SURVEY) at 6,12 weeks and 6, 12 months after intervention.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Patients with pain in Achilles tendon for at least 6 weeks.
  • MR / ultrasound confirms diagnosis tendinose.
  • Pain in sport and daily activities

Exclusion criteria

Other co-morbidity that constitutes contraindication for surgery, serious illness, bad compliance

Treatment and study plan

RFM

Procedure

Primary outcomes

  1. Pain reduction

    Time frame: 6.12 weeks and 6,12 months

    Pain reduction. Change of pain from baseline measured with VAS

Secondary outcomes

  1. Function

    Time frame: 6.12 weeks and 6,12 months

    Change from baseline in functionality measured by (FAOS) FOOT & ANKLE SURVEY

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University Hospital of North Norway

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Treatment of Achilles Tendinose

Acronym: RFM

Important dates

Study start
2017
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Sep 7, 2017
Registry last updated
Feb 27, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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