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Pilot Investigation to Evaluate Effectiveness of Shockwave Therapy, Photobiomodulation and Physical Therapy in the Management of Non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy

NCT04725513 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 46

Last updated 2026-01-12

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Summary

This is a randomized control trial with an elective cross over after three months to evaluate three different treatments in the management of non-insertional Achilles Tendinopathy. The treatment methods include physical therapy, shockwave therapy and photobiomodulation.

Conditions

  • Achilles Tendinopathy

Interventions

DEVICE

Shockwave Therapy

Participants will receive shockwave therapy once a week for three weeks

DEVICE

Photobiomodulation Therapy

Participants will receive photobiomodulation therapy twice a week for three weeks

OTHER

Physical Therapy

Participants will enroll in physical therapy and complete an at-home exercise protocol

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
CROSSOVER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-08-29
Primary Completion
2024-09-01
Completion
2024-10-01
FDA Device
Yes

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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