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Electrical Dry Needling + Physical Therapy for Achilles Tendinopathy

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Recruiting

Led By James Dunning, DPT

Research Sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Tenderness to palpation of the Achilles tendon while the clinician gently squeezes the tendon between the thumb and index finger in a proximal to distal direction

Adult >18 years old that is able to speak English

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months

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Study Summary

This trial compares two approaches to treating achilles tendinopathy, to see which one is more effective. Both approaches use physical therapy techniques like eccentric exercise, stretching and manual therapy.

Who is the study for?

Adults over 18 with Achilles tendinopathy, experiencing pain for at least 3 months, who haven't had related treatments in the last 6 months. Suitable for those without previous Achilles surgery, significant foot instability or conditions that rule out electro-needling like pregnancy.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The trial is testing if adding electric dry needling to conventional physical therapy (eccentric exercise, stretching and manual therapy) provides better outcomes than conventional physical therapy alone for treating Achilles tendinopathy.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Potential side effects may include discomfort at the needle site from electric dry needling, muscle soreness from exercises and stretches, and possible skin irritation or bruising from manual therapy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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My Achilles tendon hurts when it is gently squeezed.

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I am over 18 and can speak English.

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I have been diagnosed with Achilles tendonitis or tendinopathy for at least 3 months.

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I haven't had treatments like physical therapy for Achilles pain in the last 6 months.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in VISA-A Questionnaire

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Foot and Ankle Ability Measure - ADL

Change in Foot and Ankle Ability Measure - Sports

Change in achilles pain (NPRS) (Rating Score)

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Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Electrical Dry Needling and conventional PTExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Electrical Dry Needling, Eccentric Exercise, Stretching and Manual Therapy

Group II: Conventional PTActive Control1 Intervention

Eccentric Exercise, Stretching and Manual Therapy

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Alabama Physical Therapy & AcupunctureLead Sponsor

13 Previous Clinical Trials

1,490 Total Patients Enrolled

Universidad Rey Juan CarlosOTHER

122 Previous Clinical Trials

8,978 Total Patients Enrolled

James Dunning, DPT5.01 ReviewsPrincipal Investigator - American Academy of Manipulative Therapy

Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture

5 Previous Clinical Trials

567 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many individuals is the research team observing in this experiment?

"Affirmative, data accessible on clinicaltrials.gov confirms the fact that this medical trial is accepting applicants as of now. This study was first posted in June 10th 2019 and most recently updated on September 1st 2023. It requires 110 participants from a single research site for completion."

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Are there any current openings for this research endeavor?

"Affirmative. The data present on clinicaltrials.gov affirms that this medical trial is actively seeking participants. It was initially posted on June 10th 2019 and has since been amended on September 1st 2023, with the aim to recruit 110 patients from one site."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Electrical DN as an Adjunct to Eccentric Exercise, Stretching + MT for Achilles Tendinopathy

James Dunning, DPT, MSc, FAAOMPT 2019. "Electrical DN as an Adjunct to Eccentric Exercise, Stretching + MT for Achilles Tendinopathy". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03968614.