Achilles Tendon Rupture - Intervention With Electrical Stimulation

Launched by KAROLINSKA UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Sep 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on finding a better way to help people heal after an acute Achilles tendon rupture, which is a common injury that can lead to complications like blood clots, muscle loss, and changes in tendon length. The researchers want to see if using a special treatment called calf neuromuscular electrical stimulation (C-NMES) during the time when the leg is in a cast or boot can help reduce these complications. They hope this will lead to better recovery and a quicker return to sports.

To participate in this trial, you need to be diagnosed with a recent Achilles tendon rupture within the last 10 days, and you should be between the ages of 16 and 75. Unfortunately, some people won’t be able to join, such as those who are pregnant or have certain medical conditions like heart failure or recent blood clotting issues. If you take part, you can expect to receive the C-NMES treatment while your leg is immobilized, and the team will monitor your recovery to see how well it works. The trial is currently not recruiting participants, but it aims to improve healing for those with this type of injury.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Diagnosed with acute unilateral Achilles tendon rupture
• • Included within 10 days after injury.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Inability to give consent to participate,
• • ongoing treatment with anticoagulants,
• • known allergy to contrast agents,
• • planned follow-up at another hospital,
• • inability to follow instructions,
• • known renal failure,
• • heart failure with pitting edema,
• • thrombophlebitis,
• • thromboembolic disease within the last 3 months,
• • previous surgery of the tendon,
• • known malignancy,
• • hemophilia,
• • pregnancy,
• • treatment with high doses of acetylsalicylic acid.