How tendon loading affects healing in Achilles injuries
Tendon loading profiles that promote healing in Achilles tendinopathy
['FUNDING_R01'] · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · NIH-10986967
This study is looking at how different ways of using your Achilles tendon can help it heal better if you have Achilles tendinopathy, and it aims to create personalized rehab plans to improve your recovery based on how your tendon behaves during daily activities.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10986967 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different loading profiles of the Achilles tendon can influence healing in patients suffering from mid-substance Achilles tendinopathy. By continuously monitoring tendon loading during rehabilitation and daily activities, the study aims to identify patient subgroups based on their biomechanics. The goal is to develop personalized rehabilitation protocols that enhance recovery from both acute and chronic Achilles tendon injuries. Innovative techniques, including ultrasound stress-imaging, will be utilized to assess tendon status and its impact on pain and functional outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals diagnosed with mid-substance Achilles tendinopathy, particularly those who have not fully recovered from their symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with acute Achilles tendon injuries or those who do not have mid-substance tendinopathy may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective rehabilitation strategies that significantly improve recovery and reduce pain for patients with Achilles tendinopathy.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using biomechanical approaches to improve rehabilitation outcomes for tendon injuries, indicating that this study builds on established methods.
Where this research is happening
PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA — PHILADELPHIA, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BAXTER, JOSH — UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA
- Study coordinator: BAXTER, JOSH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.