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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Klinisk forsøg NCT07648199
Morphological and Mechanical Assessment in the Achilles Tendon After Radiofrequency Stimulation in Runners (RFAchillesRun)
9. juni 2026 opdateret af: Manuel Trinidad-Fernández, University of Malaga
Morphological and Mechanical Changes in the Achilles Tendon After the Application of INDIBA® Therapy in Healthy Runners: A Pre-post Quasi-experimental Study
448 kHz capacitive-resistive monopolar radiofrequency is an emerging physiotherapy technique whose usefulness and clinical relevance still need to be investigated.
This study is a pre-post quasi-experimental study in which several variables will be measured before and immediately after 448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency.
It aims to analyze the morphological and mechanical changes in the Achilles tendon following the intervention in healthy runners.
Studieoversigt
Status
Ikke rekrutterer endnu
Betingelser
Intervention / Behandling
Detaljeret beskrivelse
The Achilles tendon is fundamental to running biomechanics, and its performance directly affects athletic performance and injury prevention.
448 kHz capacitive resistive monopolar radiofrequency has demonstrated effects on vascularization, recovery, and elasticity of musculoskeletal tissues.
However, there are no studies that comprehensively evaluate the morphological, mechanical, and functional changes in the Achilles tendón in healthy runners after the application of this technique.
We expect the intervention to induce short-term morphological and mechanical changes in the Achilles tendon, providing further insight into the potential of this technique as a preventive tool.
Undersøgelsestype
Interventionel
Tilmelding (Anslået)
19
Fase
- Ikke anvendelig
Kontakter og lokationer
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Studiekontakt
- Navn: José Daniel Gómez-Requena, PT
- Telefonnummer: 34 686305704
- E-mail: danielgomezrequena@gmail.com
Studiesteder
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Malaga
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Vélez-Málaga, Malaga, Spanien
- Clínica Gómez Requena
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Kontakt:
- José Daniel Gómez-Requena, PT
- Telefonnummer: 34 686305704
- E-mail: danielgomezrequena@gmail.com
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Deltagelseskriterier
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Berettigelseskriterier
Aldre berettiget til at studere
- Voksen
- Ældre voksen
Tager imod sunde frivillige
Ja
Beskrivelse
Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults aged 18-65, runners with at least one year of regular practice.
- Must not have suffered any ligament, bone, tendon, or muscle injury in the lower limb or lumbar region during the last year.
Exclusion Criteria:
- History of lower limb surgery, rheumatic or neuromuscular diseases, pregnancy, or any other contraindication for radiofrecuency treatment.
- Individuals with visual, auditory, or any other impairment that may affect their cognitive ability to understand the test.
Studieplan
Dette afsnit indeholder detaljer om studieplanen, herunder hvordan undersøgelsen er designet, og hvad undersøgelsen måler.
Hvordan er undersøgelsen tilrettelagt?
Design detaljer
- Primært formål: Sundhedstjenesteforskning
- Tildeling: N/A
- Interventionel model: Enkelt gruppeopgave
- Maskning: Ingen (Åben etiket)
Våben og indgreb
Deltagergruppe / Arm |
Intervention / Behandling |
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Eksperimentel: Radiofrecuency in tendon achilles
Monopolar capacitive-resistive radiofrequency (CRMR) at 448 kHz.
Applied with the objective of hyperthermia (thermal effect).
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The procedure will consist of a 20-minute radiofrequency session on the Achilles tendon, applying 10 minutes in capacitive mode and 10 minutes in resistive mode.
The device has a maximum peak power of 200 W and 450 V.
Both modes will be administered as a hyperthermia dose, adjusted according to the patient's subjective perception of heat, with a target of 8/10.
The application will be performed longitudinally on the Achilles tendon, from proximal to distal and from distal to proximal, measuring the variables before and after the procedure.
In resistive mode, continuous wave will be used, and the return electrode will be a plate placed under the patient's abdomen.
The entire procedure will be carried out following the manufacturer's instructions.
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Hvad måler undersøgelsen?
Primære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Achilles tendon thickness (mm) measured by B-mode ultrasound
Tidsramme: 1 hour
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The Achilles tendon will be assessed with the participant in a prone position, legs extended and feet resting over the edge of the examination couch.
Ultrasound images will be acquired using a linear transducer in the long axis of the tendon, at the level of the medial malleolus, in order to reduce bone-related artefacts.
B-mode ultrasound will be used for the evaluation.
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1 hour
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Elastography in Achilles tendon
Tidsramme: 1 hour
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Tendon stiffness and elasticity were assessed using compression elastography.
Color-coded elastographic maps and quantitative tissue deformation values were obtained following standardized procedures previously described in the literature.
Measurements were performed at the same procedure used for measuring tendon thickness.
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1 hour
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Sekundære resultatmål
Resultatmål |
Foranstaltningsbeskrivelse |
Tidsramme |
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Plantar flexion strength
Tidsramme: 1 hour
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It will be assessed using an electronic isometric dynamometer, recording the maximum force generated during a voluntary plantar flexion contraction against fixed resistance, maintaining a standardized ankle position and performing several attempts to obtain a reliable value.
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1 hour
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Functionality of the lower limb
Tidsramme: 1 hour
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It will be evaluated using the Multijump Rebound Test, a validated test that analyzes the capacity for repeated jumping and the efficiency of the stretch-shortening cycle, allowing the functional changes to be related to the morphological and mechanical properties of the muscle-tendon system.
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1 hour
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Studer store datoer
Studiestart (Anslået)
1. juli 2026
Primær færdiggørelse (Anslået)
30. juli 2026
Studieafslutning (Anslået)
30. juli 2026
Datoer for studieregistrering
Først indsendt
9. juni 2026
Først indsendt, der opfyldte QC-kriterier
9. juni 2026
Først opslået (Faktiske)
15. juni 2026
Opdateringer af undersøgelsesjournaler
Sidste opdatering sendt (Faktiske)
15. juni 2026
Sidste opdatering indsendt, der opfyldte kvalitetskontrolkriterier
9. juni 2026
Sidst verificeret
1. juni 2026
Mere information
Begreber relateret til denne undersøgelse
Nøgleord
Andre undersøgelses-id-numre
- 37-2026-H
Plan for individuelle deltagerdata (IPD)
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IPD-planbeskrivelse
Initially, individual participant data are not planned to be shared.
However, data sharing may be considered if a formal collaboration agreement is proposed by another research group working on the same topic, provided that the request is scientifically justified and ethically appropriate.
In such cases, all necessary protocols and safeguards will be implemented to ensure data anonymisation, confidentiality, and compliance with applicable data protection regulations.
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