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Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Achilles Tendon in Pregnant Women-Pilot Study

NCT05308121 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 172

Last updated 2025-03-24

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Summary

There is anatomical fascial continuity and functional connection between the plantar fascia, which has important roles in foot biomechanics, and the fibers of the Achilles tendon, and the change that will occur in any of these tissues is reflected in the other. However, it has not been objectively clarified how the tissue properties of the Achilles tendon, which plays an important role in foot biomechanics, such as the plantar fascia, change with pregnancy. Therefore, the aim of this pilot study is to investigate the trimester-specific biomechanical (stiffness, decrement and tone) and viscoelastic (creep and relaxation time) properties of the Achilles tendon, which adapts to changes in the foot structure during pregnancy.

Conditions

  • Pregnant Women

Interventions

OTHER

Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of Achilles tendon

The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Achilles tendon will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be taken from two different points with the ankle in the neutral position.

OTHER

Evaluation of foot characteristics

The mobility of foot, morphological changes of foot and foot posture will be evaluated

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-04-01
Primary Completion
2024-05-15
Completion
2024-08-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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