A Study Of Minimally Invasive SpeedBridge For Insertional Achilles Tedinosis
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: 26-008743
About this study
The purpose of this study is to compare clinical, functional, radiographic, and complication outcomes following endoscopic-assisted versus non-endoscopic minimally invasive SpeedBridge repair for chronic insertional Achilles tendinosis that has failed at least six months of conservative treatment
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:
Age ≥ 18 years
Evidence of insertional Achilles tendinosis on imaging and on clinical exam
Chronicity defined by failing 6 months of conservative management
Scheduled for a primary MIS SpeedBridge procedure without a gastrocnemius recession
Exclusion Criteria:
Prior Achilles surgery or prior incision in the operative region
Revision procedures
Worker’s compensation patients
Concomitant gastrocnemius recession
Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.
Eligibility last updated 07/23/2026. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.
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 |
Contact us for the latest status |
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