A trial to compare operative versus non operative treatment of ruptures of the Achilles tendon

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN64598870

Enrollment

150

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2005-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases: Achilles tendon Musculoskeletal Diseases Achilles tendon

Interventions

Arm [A] operative treatment Arm [B] non operative treatment

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Complete Achilles tendon tear confirmed on ultrasound or MRI 2. Less than 10 days from date of injury 3. Aged 18 - 70 years old 4. Ability to follow rehab protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Significant ipsilateral injury 2. Open injury of the Achilles tendon 3. Neurological disease 4.Collagen disease 5. Pregnancy 6. Fluroquinolone associated rupture within 2 weeks of therapy 7. Unfit for surgery 8. Diabetes 9. Peripheral vascular disease 10. Avulsion of Achilles tendon

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Re-rupture rate and complications	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026