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A Study Examining Changes in Pain After Manual Therapy in People With Achilles Tendon Pain

NCT06134856 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 38

Last updated 2025-03-28

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Summary

The purpose of this research is to find out how pain sensation may change in the Achilles tendon after the use of manual physical therapy. The testing itself will use a device that gradually produces a sensation of heat or cold on your skin, which we will place directly over your Achilles Tendon. You will let the researcher know when the heat or cold becomes what you would describe as "slight discomfort," at which point the pressure will be stopped. Testing will be completed three (3) times in a row. The device has built-in programming which ensures that the heat or cold applied will be safe, even though it may be briefly uncomfortable. After this first testing the researchers will perform 1-3 repetitions of the ankle joint mobilization/manipulation. This technique involves the researcher providing a small quick stretching movement downwards at the ankle. This is a common therapeutic technique utilized by Physical Therapists, chiropractors, and physicians and is considered very safe. After this treatment we will perform the same measurements of hot and cold discomfort on your Achilles tendon

Conditions

  • Achilles Tendinopathy
  • Ankle Strain
  • Achilles Tendon Pain
  • Achilles Tendonitis

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Ankle mobilization

Ankle joint mobilization as described in treatment arm description

PROCEDURE

Sham treatment

Light passive movement of the foot and ankle, avoiding the end-ranges which may actually elicit a mechanical change

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Scott W Lowe · PCOM

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2023-12-05
Primary Completion
2024-11-28
Completion
2025-03-05

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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