Resistance Training as Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
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Verified August 2009 by University of Copenhagen.
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Sponsor:
University of Copenhagen
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University of Copenhagen
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00952042
First received: August 3, 2009
Last updated: NA
Last verified: August 2009
History: No changes posted
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Purpose
The use of eccentric resistance training as management of Achilles tendinopathy is widespread. The investigators have recently demonstrated that heavy slow resistance training was superior in the management of patellar tendinopathy.
Hypothesis: heavy slow resistance training is more effective than eccentric resistance training in the clinical management of Achilles tendinopathy.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
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Achilles Tendinopathy |
Other: Heavy slow resistance training Other: Eccentric resistance training |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Outcomes Assessor) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
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Further study details as provided by University of Copenhagen:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- VISA-A score [ Time Frame: 0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Tendon thickness [ Time Frame: 0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]
| Estimated Enrollment: | 50 |
| Study Start Date: | July 2009 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | September 2011 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date: | September 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Heavy slow resistance training
12 wks of heavy slow resistance training. training three times per week. each session: 3 heel-raise exercises. 12-6RM. Slow contractions.
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Other: Heavy slow resistance training
Heel-raises. 12-6RM. each contraction performed slowly. three times weekly for 12 weeks
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Active Comparator: Eccentric resistance training
12 wks of eccentric resistance training. 3 x 15 Eccentric heel-raises performed twice daily.
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Other: Eccentric resistance training
Eccentric heel-raises. 3 x 15 reps performed twice daily for 12 wks.
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 60 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Unilateral Achilles tendon pain,
- Symptoms for at least three months,
- Ultrasonographical tendon abnormalities, AND
- Able to comply with both intervention arms.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Bilateral symptoms,
- Previous surgery below knee,
- Corticosteroid injections below the knee during past year,
- Hypercholesterol,
- Diabetes, OR
- Arthritis.
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00952042
Contacts
| Contact: Tommy Øhlenschlæger, MD | +4535312184 | toeh0002@bbh.regionh.dk |
Locations
| Denmark | |
| Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen. Bispebjerg Hospital | Recruiting |
| Copenhagen NV, Denmark, 2400 | |
| Contact: Mads Kongsgaard, PhD +4535312599 mk11@bbh.regionh.dk | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University of Copenhagen
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Mads Kongsgaard, PhD | Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen (www.ismc.dk) |
More Information
Additional Information:
No publications provided
| Responsible Party: | PhD. MSc. Mads Kongsgaard, Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00952042 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | Kongsgaard2 |
| Study First Received: | August 3, 2009 |
| Last Updated: | August 3, 2009 |
| Health Authority: | Denmark: The Regional Committee on Biomedical Research Ethics |
Keywords provided by University of Copenhagen:
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Overload tendon injury |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Tendinopathy Muscular Diseases Musculoskeletal Diseases Tendon Injuries Wounds and Injuries |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on May 16, 2013