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Progressive Achilles Loading Via Clinician E-support

NCT06736795 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 160

Last updated 2025-10-07

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Summary

This is a randomized controlled trial with individuals who have Achilles tendon pain. This study is designed to identify an effective rehabilitation program for Achilles tendon pain that expands access to care for military personnel and to predict treatment response. Limited or delayed access to healthcare can exacerbate the severity of pain and duration of disability due to AT. This is particularly relevant for individuals deployed to battlefield settings or are being seen in busy military treatment facilities. Therefore, it is crucial to identify efficient and effective treatment pathways that maximize healthcare access and facilitate a rapid and pain-free return to full duty.

Conditions

  • Achilles Tendon Pain
  • Achilles Tendinopathy

Interventions

OTHER

Exercise

All participants will be instructed in a progressive Achilles tendon loading exercise program.

OTHER

Education

All participants will receive education on Achilles tendinopathy terminology, common symptoms, diagnosis, expected recovery timeline, importance of physical activity, self-management strategies, multiple factors influencing pain, alternative and adjunct treatment options.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • C.R.Darnall Army Medical Center

    collaborator FED

  • United States Department of Defense

    collaborator FED

  • Ruth Chimenti

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ruth L Chimenti, PT, PhD · University of Iowa

  • Matthew Frazier, PT, DPT, MS, ATC · Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC), Fort Cavazos

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-20
Primary Completion
2028-06-30
Completion
2028-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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