The Efficacy of Brisement Compared to Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Achilles Tendinosis
| Status: | Not yet recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Orthopedic |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Orthopedics / Podiatry |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - Any |
| Updated: | 12/8/2017 |
| Start Date: | February 2018 |
| End Date: | December 2018 |
| Contact: | Christopher Chiodo, MD |
| Email: | cchiodo@partners.org |
| Phone: | 6179837202 |
A Prospective Clinical Trial Comparing the Efficacy of Brisement to Physical Therapy for the Treatment of Achilles Tendinosis
The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound guided brisement,
brisement without ultrasound guidance and standard conservative treatment in patients who
have been diagnosed with Achilles tendinosis. We are asking you to take part in this research
study because you are a patient of the Brigham Foot and Ankle Clinic who has been diagnosed
with Achilles tendinosis. About 100 people will take part in this research study, all at
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).
To our knowledge, there has been very little research in the efficacy of the addition of
briesment injections to standard, conservative treatment of Achilles tendinosis. We hope our
results will show which method is the most effective conservative treatment for Achilles
tendinosis. This information will help doctors make decisions in the future.
brisement without ultrasound guidance and standard conservative treatment in patients who
have been diagnosed with Achilles tendinosis. We are asking you to take part in this research
study because you are a patient of the Brigham Foot and Ankle Clinic who has been diagnosed
with Achilles tendinosis. About 100 people will take part in this research study, all at
Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH).
To our knowledge, there has been very little research in the efficacy of the addition of
briesment injections to standard, conservative treatment of Achilles tendinosis. We hope our
results will show which method is the most effective conservative treatment for Achilles
tendinosis. This information will help doctors make decisions in the future.
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients enrolled in the study must have a diagnosis of Achilles tendinosis with
at least 2 weeks of pain at the distal Achilles tendon which is typically worsened
with activity. Only cases of non-insertional Achilles tendinosis (tendinosis occurring
above the point of tendon insertion) will be included.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with a prior Achilles tendon tear, chronic inflammatory disease, or history
of posterior calf surgery will be excluded from the study. Additionally, patients with
prior injuries or fractures to the ankle and hind foot (talus and calcaneus) requiring
surgery will be excluded.
We found this trial at
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site
75 Francis street
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
(617) 732-5500
Phone: 617-983-7202
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