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Ozone Injection vs ESWT for Chronic Achilles Tendinopathy

NCT07412652 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 63

Last updated 2026-02-17

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Summary

This randomized controlled clinical trial compares ultrasound-guided local ozone injection, extracorporeal shock wave therapy, and conventional conservative treatment in patients with chronic Achilles tendinopathy. The study focuses on changes in pain, functional outcomes, and overall clinical improvement during the follow-up period.

Conditions

  • Achilles Tendinopathy (AT)

Interventions

OTHER

Ultrasound-Guided Local Ozone Injection

Ultrasound-guided local ozone injection is administered to the peritendinous region of the affected Achilles tendon under sterile conditions using a high-frequency linear transducer, according to a standardized treatment protocol.

DEVICE

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT)

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy is applied to the affected Achilles tendon according to a standardized treatment protocol.

OTHER

Conventional Conservative Treatment

Conventional conservative treatment consists of a standardized exercise program and activity modification.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara City Hospital Bilkent

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-02
Primary Completion
2026-01-02
Completion
2026-01-15

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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