Efficacy of shockwave therapy in tendinopathies

Efficacy and mechanism of shockwave therapy in treating tendinopathies: a comparative study of acute vs chronic conditions in musculoskeletal rehabilitation. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2026/05/109952

Enrollment

120

Registered

2026-05-04

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-01

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: M678- Other specified disorders of synovium and tendon

Interventions

Intervention1: Shockwave therapy: Type of shockwave therapy: Radial shockwave Energy: 0.1-0.2 mJ per mmsquare for acute and 0.2-0.3 mJ per mmsquare for chronic conditions Shock intensity :1.5 Bar for

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Clinically diagnosed tendinopathy (Achilles, Lateral epicondyle, rotator cuff and patellar tendon) Acute group: Symptom duration less than 6 weeks Chronic group: Symptom duration more than 3 months Pain intensity greater than 4 on NPRS Willingness to give written informed consent

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Bleeding disorder or anticoagulant therapy Pregnancy Malignancy in treatment area Cardiac pacemaker Previous history of ESWT treatment Complete tendon rupture Neurological conditions affecting assessment Steroid injection with 6 weeks

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
PainTimepoint: baseline and post treatment	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Pain Pressure Threshold analysis Ultrasonographic evaluation of tendon structure (tendon thickness, calcification, abnormal vascularity) Blood samples for inflammatory biomarkers (CRP, Peripheral Blood Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio) Quick DASH (Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand) for upper limb tendinopathies LEFS (Lower Extremity Functional Scale) for lower limb tendinopathies Patient-rated tendon evaluation (PRTE)Timepoint: baseline and post treatment	—

Measure

Time frame

Pain Pressure Threshold analysis Ultrasonographic evaluation of tendon structure (tendon thickness, calcification, abnormal vascularity) Blood samples for inflammatory biomarkers (CRP, Peripheral Blood Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio) Quick DASH (Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand) for upper limb tendinopathies LEFS (Lower Extremity Functional Scale) for lower limb tendinopathies Patient-rated tendon evaluation (PRTE)Timepoint: baseline and post treatment

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Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPrasanth K

Institute of Physiotherapy

dr.prasanth.pt@gmail.com9847002059

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jun 11, 2026