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Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field Therapy for Treatment of Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllChinese University of Hong Kong
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This is a multi-centre, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with two parallel groups in a 1:1 allocation to study the efficacy of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) in patients with mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy. All participants will be randomly divided into two groups: an intervention group (active PEMF and standard rehabilitation exercise) and a control group (sham PEMF and standard rehabilitation exercise). All self-reported, functional, and ultrasound findings will be evaluated by the investigator at baseline assessment, 1-month, 2-month, 3-month, 6-month and 12-month follow-up after initiating the intervention. The researcher will obtain written consent from all participants before the start of this study. All eligible participants will be informed about this study and given enough time to consider whether or not to participate; the clinician/research s

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Adults (\>18 years of age) * Clinical diagnosis of mid-Achilles tendinopathy * VISA-A score of \<60 * Ultrasound evidence of Achilles tendinopathy (thickening \>7mm) Exclusion Criteria: * Previous invasive treatment to the Achilles tendon (e.g. rupture repair, PRP injection etc) * Contraindication to PEMF (e.g. pregnancy, pacemakers) * Physical or psychological comorbidities impairing the ability to complete assessments (eg neurological deficits etc.)
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What it tests

  • PEMF
  • Alfredson eccentric training program
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Where

1 site
Prince of Wales Hospital
Shatin, Hong Kong
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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