High Volume Saline Injections for Achilles Tendinopathy
Launched by LEEDS COMUNITY HEALTHCARE NHS TRUST · Apr 23, 2012
Trial Information
Current as of June 20, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
No description provided
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Age 18+
- • More than 13 weeks of pain in the achilles tendon area
- • Completed eccentric tendon loading programme with a physiotherapist
- • Achilles tendon tender to palpation in the midportion
- • Tendon diameter greater than 0.7cm on ultrasound scan
- • Evidence of neovascularisation on doppler ultrasound scan
- • Sufficient English language to complete questionnaires and consent
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Ultrasound evidence or previous history of partial or full tendon tear
- • Another co-existing significant foot or ankle pathology
- • Taking anticoagulant medication i.e: warfarin, clopidogrel, dipyridamole
- • A medical condition that would affect safety of injection i.e. diabetic neuropathy, peripheral vascular disease
- • Previous achilles tendon surgery
- • unable to give informed consent
About Leeds Comunity Healthcare Nhs Trust
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust is a leading provider of community health services in the Leeds area, dedicated to delivering high-quality care that enhances the health and well-being of local populations. With a focus on patient-centered approaches, the Trust plays a pivotal role in innovative healthcare delivery, including the management and execution of clinical trials. By fostering collaboration among healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients, Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust aims to advance medical knowledge and improve treatment outcomes through rigorous research initiatives and evidence-based practices.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Leeds, W Yorks, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
James Brown, MB ChB
Study Director
Leeds Musculoskeletal and Rehabilitation Service
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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