Biomechanical and Viscoelastic Properties of Achilles Tendon in Pregnant Women-Pilot Study
NCT ID: NCT05308121
Last Updated: 2025-03-24
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
172 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2022-04-01
2024-08-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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OTHER
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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First trimester pregnant women (first pregnancy)
This group will consist of women in the first trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women will be evaluated 2 points of the Achilles Tendon
Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of Achilles tendon
The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Achilles tendon will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be taken from two different points with the ankle in the neutral position.
Evaluation of foot characteristics
The mobility of foot, morphological changes of foot and foot posture will be evaluated
Second trimester pregnant women (first pregnancy)
This group will consist of women in the second trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women will be evaluated 2 points of the Achilles Tendon
Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of Achilles tendon
The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Achilles tendon will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be taken from two different points with the ankle in the neutral position.
Evaluation of foot characteristics
The mobility of foot, morphological changes of foot and foot posture will be evaluated
Third trimester pregnant women (first pregnancy)
This group will consist of women in the third trimester of pregnancy. Pregnant women will be evaluated 2 points of the Achilles Tendon
Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of Achilles tendon
The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Achilles tendon will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be taken from two different points with the ankle in the neutral position.
Evaluation of foot characteristics
The mobility of foot, morphological changes of foot and foot posture will be evaluated
Interventions
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Evaluation of biomechanics and viscoelastic properties of Achilles tendon
The biomechanical and viscoelastic properties of the Achilles tendon will be measured in the side lying position. Measurements will be taken from two different points with the ankle in the neutral position.
Evaluation of foot characteristics
The mobility of foot, morphological changes of foot and foot posture will be evaluated
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* They are between the ages of 18-40
* Pre-pregnancy Body-Mass-Index (BMI) \< 30 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
* Deterioration of skin integrity in measurement areas
* Presence of orthopedic, neurological, rheumatic problems that may cause musculoskeletal disorders and deviations from normal in biomechanical alignment
* History of surgery or fracture in the lower extremity and foot-ankle region in the last 6 months
* Defining metabolic disorders such as type I, II diabetes, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM), preeclampsia
18 Years
40 Years
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Sultan Abdulhamid Han Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Locations
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İstanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, , Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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References
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Dumas GA, Reid JG. Laxity of knee cruciate ligaments during pregnancy. J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 1997 Jul;26(1):2-6. doi: 10.2519/jospt.1997.26.1.2.
Marnach ML, Ramin KD, Ramsey PS, Song SW, Stensland JJ, An KN. Characterization of the relationship between joint laxity and maternal hormones in pregnancy. Obstet Gynecol. 2003 Feb;101(2):331-5. doi: 10.1016/s0029-7844(02)02447-x.
Orner S, Kratzer W, Schmidberger J, Gruner B. Quantitative tissue parameters of Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in healthy subjects using a handheld myotonometer. J Bodyw Mov Ther. 2018 Jan;22(1):105-111. doi: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.06.015. Epub 2017 Jun 21.
Snow SW, Bohne WH, DiCarlo E, Chang VK. Anatomy of the Achilles tendon and plantar fascia in relation to the calcaneus in various age groups. Foot Ankle Int. 1995 Jul;16(7):418-21. doi: 10.1177/107110079501600707.
Chang TT, Feng YN, Zhu Y, Liu CL, Wang XQ, Zhang ZJ. Objective Assessment of Regional Stiffness in Achilles Tendon in Different Ankle Joint Positions Using the MyotonPRO. Med Sci Monit. 2020 Oct 19;26:e926407. doi: 10.12659/MSM.926407.
Other Identifiers
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Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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