Back to resultsResistance Training as Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
Primary Purpose
Achilles Tendinopathy
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
Denmark
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Heavy slow resistance training
Eccentric resistance training
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Achilles Tendinopathy focused on measuring Tendinopathy, Achilles, Eccentric training, Heavy slow resistance training
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Unilateral Achilles tendon pain,
- Symptoms for at least three months,
- Ultrasonographical tendon abnormalities, AND
- Able to comply with both intervention arms.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Bilateral symptoms,
- Previous surgery below knee,
- Corticosteroid injections below the knee during past year,
- Hypercholesterol,
- Diabetes, OR
- Arthritis.
Sites / Locations
- Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen. Bispebjerg Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
Arm Label
Heavy slow resistance training
Eccentric resistance training
Arm Description
12 wks of heavy slow resistance training. training three times per week. each session: 3 heel-raise exercises. 12-6RM. Slow contractions.
12 wks of eccentric resistance training. 3 x 15 Eccentric heel-raises performed twice daily.
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
VISA-A score
Secondary Outcome Measures
Tendon thickness
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT00952042
Brief Title
Resistance Training as Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
Official Title
Heavy Slow Resistance Versus Eccentric Training in the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy. A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
July 2014
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
July 2009 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
October 2012 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
October 2012 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Copenhagen
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
Yes
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The use of eccentric resistance training as management of Achilles tendinopathy is widespread. The investigators have recently demonstrated that heavy slow resistance training was superior in the management of patellar tendinopathy.
Hypothesis: heavy slow resistance training is more effective than eccentric resistance training in the clinical management of Achilles tendinopathy.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Achilles Tendinopathy
Keywords
Tendinopathy, Achilles, Eccentric training, Heavy slow resistance training
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
47 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Heavy slow resistance training
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
12 wks of heavy slow resistance training. training three times per week. each session: 3 heel-raise exercises. 12-6RM. Slow contractions.
Arm Title
Eccentric resistance training
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
12 wks of eccentric resistance training. 3 x 15 Eccentric heel-raises performed twice daily.
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Heavy slow resistance training
Intervention Description
Heel-raises. 12-6RM. each contraction performed slowly. three times weekly for 12 weeks
Intervention Type
Other
Intervention Name(s)
Eccentric resistance training
Intervention Description
Eccentric heel-raises. 3 x 15 reps performed twice daily for 12 wks.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
VISA-A score
Time Frame
0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Tendon thickness
Time Frame
0,12 wks + 1yr follow-up
10. Eligibility
Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
60 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Unilateral Achilles tendon pain,
Symptoms for at least three months,
Ultrasonographical tendon abnormalities, AND
Able to comply with both intervention arms.
Exclusion Criteria:
Bilateral symptoms,
Previous surgery below knee,
Corticosteroid injections below the knee during past year,
Hypercholesterol,
Diabetes, OR
Arthritis.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Rikke Beyer, PhD. stud
Organizational Affiliation
Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen (www.ismc.dk)
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Institute of Sports Medicine Copenhagen. Bispebjerg Hospital
City
Copenhagen NV
ZIP/Postal Code
2400
Country
Denmark
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Links:
URL
http://ismc.dk
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