Self-Reported Foot Strike Patterns and Sonographic Evidence of Achilles Tendinopathy in Asymptomatic Marathon Runners
Overview
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Study type
ObservationalDescribes the nature of a clinical study. Types include:
- Observational study — observes people and measures outcomes without affecting results.
- Interventional study (clinical trial) — studies new tests, treatments, drugs, surgical procedures or devices.
- Medical records research — uses historical information collected from medical records of large groups of people to study how diseases progress and which treatments and surgeries work best.
Study IDs
Site IRB
- Jacksonville, Florida: 18-000667
Sponsor Protocol Number: 18-000667
About this study
The purpose of this study is to determine maximal sonographic cross-sectional area of Achilles tendons as well as other signs of Achilles tendinopathy (hypoechogenicity, hyperemia) in asymptomatic marathon runners participating in the Donna Marathon and determine if a relationship exists between self-identified foot-strike patterns, training regimen, and the cross-sectional area of the Achilles tendons.
Participation eligibility
Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Will be participating in the Donna marathon with goal of completing all 26.2 mi
- Age 18+
- Men and women
Exclusion Criteria:
- Non-runners
- Runner who is running a relay and/or not entire marathon distance
- Age < 18
- Prior surgery on Achilles tendon
- Prior injection, dry needling, PRP, or Tenex of Achilles tendon
- Pain in the Achilles tendon
Participating Mayo Clinic locations
Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.
| Mayo Clinic Location |
Status |
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Jacksonville, Fla.
Mayo Clinic principal investigator Sara Filmalter, M.D. |
Closed for enrollment |
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