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NCT03968614 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Electrical DN as an Adjunct to Eccentric Exercise, Stretching + MT for Achilles Tendinopathy
A NA study of Achilles Tendinopathy, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 110
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT03968614 is a NA study of Achilles Tendinopathy that is actively recruiting participants, run by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture. The registered enrollment target is 110 participants, roughly in line with the 107-participant average among 3 other Achilles Tendinopathy trials with a reported enrollment target. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT03968614, a NA study of Achilles Tendinopathy, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 110 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with achilles tendinopathy: eccentric exercise, stretching and manual therapy VS Electric dry needling, eccentric exercise, stretching and manual therapy. Physical therapists commonly use all of these techniques to treat achilles tendinopathy. This study is attempting to find out if one treatment strategy is more effective than the other.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Electric dry needling and conventional PT
- OTHER Conventional PT
Study Locations (1)
South Carolina
- Prisma Health - Research PT Specialists - Columbia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 110 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-06-10 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-05-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03968614
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03968614 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 110 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, roughly in line with the 107-participant average among 3 other Achilles Tendinopathy trials with a reported enrollment target. The listed sponsor is Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Achilles Tendinopathy appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Electric dry needling and conventional PT is the first listed.
NCT03968614 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include South Carolina.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03968614 about?
NCT03968614 is a clinical study titled "Electrical DN as an Adjunct to Eccentric Exercise, Stretching + MT for Achilles Tendinopathy". The purpose of this research is to compare two different approaches for treating patients with achilles tendinopathy: eccentric exercise, stretching and manual therapy VS Electric dry needling, eccentric exercise, stretching and manual therapy. Physical therapists commonly use all of these technique...
What is the current status of trial NCT03968614?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 110 participants. The study started on 2019-06-10. Estimated completion is 2026-05-01.
What conditions does trial NCT03968614 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Achilles Tendinopathy.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03968614?
The interventions under investigation include: Electric dry needling and conventional PT (OTHER), Conventional PT (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03968614?
This trial is sponsored by Alabama Physical Therapy & Acupuncture, which has 14 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT03968614 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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