Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) as a Treatment for ACHILLES Tendon Tears

Meir Medical Center50 enrolled

Overview

To review the influence of patient derived PRGF on the healing process of Achilles tendon after a surgical correction of a complete tear.

Autologous platelet-rich matrices may aid in post surgical patients by promoting and accelerating tissue healing because of the release of growth factors including transforming growth factor (TGF)-beta1 and platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF) from platelet alpha-granules.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

DOUBLE

Enrollment

Conditions

Achilles Tendon Tear

Interventions

PRGFBIOLOGICAL

injection of 6cc into injured area of tendon

placeboBIOLOGICAL

injection of 6 cc of saline into injured area

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 50 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * A complete tear of Achilles tendon * Age 18-50 years old Exclusion Criteria: * under 18 year of age * pregnancy * physical or mental disabilities

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

improvement of symptoms / disease progress

Time frame: 1 year

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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