Topical Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) and Eccentric Exercises in the Treatment of Midportion Achilles Tendinopathy

NACompletedINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

76

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

September 30, 2016

Primary Completion Date

November 30, 2018

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2018

Conditions
TendinopathyAchilles Tendon Pain
Interventions
DRUG

glyceryl trinitrate

Topical GTN will be used daily in combination with a eccentric home exercise program

OTHER

Placebo ointment

Topical placebo ointment will be used in combination with a eccentric home exercise program

OTHER

Eccentric exercise program

All participants will complete the eccentric exercise program as a home exercise program daily.

Trial Locations (1)

D15

Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown, Dublin

All Listed Sponsors
collaborator

Health Research Board, Ireland

OTHER

lead

Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland

OTHER

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