Impact of Achilles Tendon Rupture on the Achilles Tendon and Calf Muscles

NCT05683080 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 0881
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to measure the recovery following Achilles tendon rupture. The investigators will use an ultrasound scan to look at the Achilles tendon, they will complete calf strength tests and use questionnaires to measure how individuals are managing in everyday life. The investigators will take these measurements when participants first arrive to the Achilles tendon rupture clinic, after 8 weeks, 10 weeks, 4 months, 6 months and 1 year.

Conditions

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Ultrasound Tissue Characterisation

  Imaging of the Achilles Tendon

  Week 0, week 8, week 10, 4 months, 6 months and 12 months

Secondary Outcomes (12)

• Change in Achilles Tendon Rupture Score

  Week 0, week 8, week 10, 4 months, 6 months and 12 months

• Change in Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale

  Week 0, week 8, week 10, 4 months, 6 months and 12 months

• Change in EuroQol- 5 Dimension -5 Level (EQ5D)

  Week 0, week 8, week 10, 4 months, 6 months and 12 months

• Change in International Physical Activity Questionnaire

  Week 0, week 8, week 10, 4 months, 6 months and 12 months

• Change in Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia

  Week 0, week 8, week 10, 4 months, 6 months and 12 months

Study Arms (1)

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Individuals who have experienced an Achilles tendon rupture and presented to the Achilles tendon rupture clinic.

Other: Routine Clinical Care

Interventions

Routine Clinical Care OTHER

Participants completing the research study will receive routine clinical care

Achilles Tendon Rupture

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 16 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Individuals who have experienced an Achilles Tendon Rupture and attended the Achilles Tendon Rupture Clinic

You may qualify if:

• Able to provide informed consent
• years of age or above

You may not qualify if:

• Inability to provide informed consent due to cognitive impairment
• Inability to provide informed consent as unable to understand sufficient English

Sponsors & Collaborators

• University of Leicester: lead
• University Hospitals, Leicester: collaborator

Study Sites (1)

University Hosptial of Leicester NHS Trust

Leicester, Leicester, LE1 5WW, United Kingdom

Location

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: COHORT
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: November 10, 2022
• First Posted: January 12, 2023
• Study Start: May 24, 2023
• Primary Completion: May 1, 2025
• Study Completion: August 1, 2025
• Last Updated: September 4, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-08

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

GB (1)