A Pilot Study on Exercise After Achilles Tendon Rupture
NCT ID: NCT01298024
Last Updated: 2022-12-23
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE2
30 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2011-03-31
2013-04-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Early neuromusclar exercise
Early Neuromuscular Exercise
30 patients are randomized to early neuromuscular exercise (n=15) or treatment as usual, i.e., late exercise (n=15). Both groups are given an orthosis and are instructed to wear this for eight weeks. The experimental group starts with a structured exercise program one week after the diagnosis. The patients attend one training session/week during eight weeks, guided by a physical therapist. The level of training is progressed during this time. The patients in the control group (treatment as usual) are given exercise instructions and information at one occasion; 2 weeks after diagnosis. Both groups are followed up, by a blinded assessor, with valid and reliable self-reported and physical function outcomes at 1, 4, 8 and 16 weeks after injury.
Treatment as usual (late training)
Early Neuromuscular Exercise
30 patients are randomized to early neuromuscular exercise (n=15) or treatment as usual, i.e., late exercise (n=15). Both groups are given an orthosis and are instructed to wear this for eight weeks. The experimental group starts with a structured exercise program one week after the diagnosis. The patients attend one training session/week during eight weeks, guided by a physical therapist. The level of training is progressed during this time. The patients in the control group (treatment as usual) are given exercise instructions and information at one occasion; 2 weeks after diagnosis. Both groups are followed up, by a blinded assessor, with valid and reliable self-reported and physical function outcomes at 1, 4, 8 and 16 weeks after injury.
Interventions
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Early Neuromuscular Exercise
30 patients are randomized to early neuromuscular exercise (n=15) or treatment as usual, i.e., late exercise (n=15). Both groups are given an orthosis and are instructed to wear this for eight weeks. The experimental group starts with a structured exercise program one week after the diagnosis. The patients attend one training session/week during eight weeks, guided by a physical therapist. The level of training is progressed during this time. The patients in the control group (treatment as usual) are given exercise instructions and information at one occasion; 2 weeks after diagnosis. Both groups are followed up, by a blinded assessor, with valid and reliable self-reported and physical function outcomes at 1, 4, 8 and 16 weeks after injury.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. The patient should before the achilles tendon rupture have been able to walk independently without aid, walk without limping, run/jog and be able to jump on one leg
3. The patient shall be able to read, understand and to assimilate the written information about the study.
Exclusion Criteria
2. Acute achilles tendon rupture, more than 5 days.
3. Medical restrictions regarding physical exercise, not related to the achilles tendon rupture
18 Years
60 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Lund University
OTHER
Region Skane
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Eva Ageberg, PT, PhD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Lund University
Sylvia Resch, MD, PhD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Skane University Hospital
Locations
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Skåne University Hospital
Lund, Skåne County, Sweden
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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2010/173
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id