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NCT06342245: AT RCT
Low-temperature Radiofrequency Coblation Micro-tenotomy for the Treatment of Achilles Tendinopathy
NA trial testing Radiofrequency coblation micro-tenotomy in Achilles Tendinopathy in 48 participants. Not yet recruiting.
10 June 2027
Quick facts
| Lead sponsor | Chinese University of Hong Kong |
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| Phase | NA |
| Status | Not yet recruiting |
| Study type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Allocation | randomized |
| Design | parallel |
| Masking | single |
| Primary purpose | treatment |
| Enrollment | 48 |
| Start date | 11 June 2024 |
| Primary completion | 10 June 2027 |
| Estimated completion | 11 June 2027 |
Drugs / interventions tested
- Radiofrequency coblation micro-tenotomy
Conditions studied
- Achilles Tendinopathy — all drugs for Achilles Tendinopathy →
Sponsor
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Who can join
18 and older, any sex, with Achilles Tendinopathy. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.
Sponsor's own description
This is a prospective randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled superiority trial with two parallel groups and a 1:1 allocation ratio to investigate the effectiveness of radiofrequency coblation micro-tenotomy for patients with Achilles tendinopathy. All participants will be randomized into two groups: the intervention group (n=24; radiofrequency coblation micro-tenotomy + endoscopic Achilles debridement) and the control group (n=24; endoscopic Achilles debridement only). Adults (age \>18) with clinically diagnosed midportion Achilles tendinopathy will be recruited and scheduled for ultrasound screening. All participants will undergo a 12-week eccentric exercise program taught by a registered physiotherapist / athletic trainer. Undergo Endoscopic Achilles debridement and Radiofrequency coblation micro-tenotomy intervention. Criteria for discontinuing or modifying allocated interventions, Strategies to improve adherence to interventions, Relevant concomitant care permitted or prohibited during the trial and Provisions for post-trial care. Outocme measure will use VISA-A, pain scores, ultrasound measurement of thickness and vascularity, calf muscle strength, and ankle range of motion.
Publications & conference data
1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):
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Study Protocol for low-temperature radiofrequency coblation micro-tenotomy for the treatment of Achilles tendinopathy: a multicentre, prospective randomized controlled clinical trial.
Ling SK, CHOW EM, KO VM, ZUO Y, et al · · 2024 · DOI 10.21203/rs.3.rs-4384301/v1
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- Sponsor press releases (Google)
- Trial protocol + status: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT06342245 (US National Library of Medicine, public domain)
- Publications: Europe PMC API search by NCT ID, retrieved 10 June 2026
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- Sponsor: as reported to ClinicalTrials.gov by Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Last refreshed: 2 April 2024
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