Impact of Achilles rupture on the tendon and corresponding muscles

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  The Impact of Achilles Tendon Rupture on the Structure and Function of the Achilles Tendon and Plantarflexors: a longitudinal cohort study

• IRAS ID

  321182

• Contact name

  Seth O'Neill

• Contact email

  so59@leicester.ac.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  University of Leicester

• Duration of Study in the UK

  2 years, 6 months, 1 days

• Research summary

  The aim of this study is to measure the recovery following Achilles tendon rupture. We will use an ultrasound scan to look at the Achilles tendon, we will complete calf strength tests, questionnaires and accelerometers to measure how individuals are managing in everyday life. We 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.

• REC name

  London - Fulham Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  22/PR/1671

• Date of REC Opinion

  23 Dec 2022

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion