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RecruitingNCT07558564RWE-TDP-PRPUpdated Apr 30, 2026

Evaluation of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment in Tendinopathies

An observational study in Patellar Tendinopathy, Achilles Tendinopathy (AT) and Epicondylitis, Lateral, sponsored by ReSport Clinic. Recruiting at 5 sites in Spain. Open to participants aged 18 Years and older. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2026-04-30.

Sponsored by ReSport Clinic · Observational

Study type
Observational
Model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
2,000
Ages
18 Years and older
Sex
All
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Study summary

This multicenter, prospective, observational study, based on real-world evidence (RWE), aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment across four types of tendinopathies: patellar, Achilles, epicondylar, and plantar fasciosis. Data collection and analysis will be conducted using the BioSmartData® platform, including hematology analyzers for PRP characterization, clinical variables, treatment protocols, and longitudinal assessment of therapeutic response.

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Conditions studied

  • Patellar Tendinopathy
  • Achilles Tendinopathy (AT)
  • Epicondylitis, Lateral
  • Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic

Keywords

  • tendinopathy, Real World Evidence (RWE), platelet-rich plasma, plantar fasciosis, epicondylitis, patellar tendon, Achilles tendon
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In context

Tennis Elbow

296 studies on the registry are indexed under Tennis Elbow; 64 are open to participants now.

This study's planned enrollment of 2,000 is above the median of 90 across 29 observational studies indexed under Tennis Elbow.

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Lead sponsor

This is the only study on the registry with ReSport Clinic as lead sponsor.

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Who can participate

Ages eligible
18 Years and older
Sexes eligible
All
Accepts healthy volunteers
No
Sampling method
Non-probability sample

Study population

Adult patients (>18 years), of both sexes, diagnosed with patellar, Achilles, epicondylar tendinopathy or plantar fasciosis, who have received PRP treatment according to physician discretion.

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Inclusion criteria

  • Clinical and/or ultrasound diagnosis of chronic tendinopathy (duration >6 weeks)
  • Age >18 years
  • Provision of written
  • Willingness and ability to complete follow-up assessments for 12 months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Surgical treatment of the affected tendon within the previous 6 months
  • injection within the last month
  • Systemic inflammatory disease (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
  • Coagulopathies or ongoing anticoagulant therapy
  • Complete blood count showing a concentration \<100 × 10⁹/L (to exclude patients with potential thrombocytopenia)
  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding
Terms in these criteria, in plain language(3)

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Corticosteroids (steroids)

Anti-inflammatory medicines such as prednisone, prednisolone and dexamethasone — not the anabolic steroids used for muscle.

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Platelets

Blood cells that help blood clot. Too few raises the risk of bleeding and bruising. A usual adult range is about 150–400 × 10⁹/L (150,000–400,000 per µL); each lab has its own reference range.

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Study design

Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrollment
2,000 participants (estimated)
Patient registry
No

Groups and cohorts

  • Patellar tendinopathy

    Patellar tendinopathy treated with PRP

    Biological: Platelet rich plasma (PRP)

  • Achilles tendinopathy

    Achilles tendinopathy treated with PRP

    Biological: Platelet rich plasma (PRP)

  • Plantar fasciosis

    Plantar fasciosis treated with PRP

    Biological: Platelet rich plasma (PRP)

  • Chronic epycondylitis

    Chronic epycondylitis treated with PRP

    Biological: Platelet rich plasma (PRP)

Interventions

  • A minimal description of the standard PRP preparation and administration protocol will be included to document clinical variability and enable comparative analyses. Across all participating centers, the following variables will be systematically recorded: Type of PRP used (leukocyte-rich vs. leukocyte-poor), with standardized coding Preparation method (single vs. double centrifugation), including specification of the device used Injected volume Anatomical site and administration technique (ultrasound-guided whenever feasible) Number of treatment sessions and interval between sessions

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What researchers measure

Primary outcomes

  1. Visual Analog Scale

    Time frame: From baseline up to 12 months post-treatment

  2. VISA-P

    Change in pain and functional limitation assessed using the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment-Patella (VISA-P) questionnaire. Scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating better function and lower pain levels.

    Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months

  3. VISA-A

    The VISA-A is an eight item questionnaire measures Achilles tendon pain and function, with scores ranging from 0 to 100 (higher scores indicating better function).

    Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months

  4. Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Scale

    The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) is a 15-item self-report questionnaire designed to measure pain and functional disability in patients with lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow). It includes a 5-item pain subscale and a 10-item function subscale, providing a total score out of 100 to assess, evaluate, and monitor recovery.

    Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months

  5. Foot Function Index

    The Foot Function Index (FFI) is a 23-item, self-administered questionnaire designed to measure the impact of foot pathology on function, assessing pain, disability, and activity limitation. It uses a 0-10 Likert scale for items within three subscales, with higher total percentages (0-100%) indicating greater, more severe pain and dysfunction.

    Time frame: baseline, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Predictive factors of response to PRP treatment

    Identify clinical patterns predictive of better PRP treatment response using multivariate analysis and artificial intelligence

    Time frame: baseline

  2. Adverse events

    Assess the incidence of local or systemic adverse events following PRP administration

    Time frame: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months

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Study locations

5 of 5 sites recruiting
  • Instituto Médico Arriaza
    A Coruña, 15009, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Instituto Cugat
    Barcelona, 08023, Spain
    Recruiting
  • ReSport Clinic
    Barcelona, 08029, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Ripoll y dePrado Medical Group
    Madrid, 28010, Spain
    Recruiting
  • Hospital MIKS
    Vitoria-Gasteiz, 01010, Spain
    Recruiting
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References and documents

Individual participant data

Plan to share: No

No publications or documents are linked to this record.

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Timeline

Tracking since Sep 25, 2026
ElapsedEstimatedEstimated, not yet reached

Start is estimated for Apr 2026; primary completion for Mar 2028, 23 months later.

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Registered
Apr 23, 2026
First posted
Apr 30, 2026
StartEst.
Apr 2026
Primary completionEst.
Mar 2028
CompletionEst.
Mar 2028
Last update
Apr 30, 2026
What these dates mean
Start.
When the first participant enrolled; while estimated, when the study expects to open to recruitment.
Primary completion.
When the last participant was examined or treated to collect data for the study's main question, its primary outcome. A study that stopped early gives the date its data collection stopped.
Completion.
When the last participant's last visit took place, for every outcome, secondary ones and side effects included: the end of the study. Often later than primary completion, sometimes the same day.
Actual and Est.
Actual means the registry says the date has happened. Est. (estimated) is a date the sponsor plans or expects. It can still move, and the sponsor is expected to change it to actual once it has passed.
No changes since tracking began. The registry record was last updated on Apr 30, 2026, before this site started recording changes on Sep 25, 2026. Its history is on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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Registry details

Key details

Study ID
NCT07558564
Lead sponsor
ReSport Clinic
Collaborators
BioSmartData
Responsible party
Sponsor
First posted
Apr 30, 2026
Start date
Apr 2026 (estimated)
Primary completion
Mar 2028 (estimated)
Completion
Mar 2028 (estimated)
Last update
Apr 30, 2026

Study contacts

Resport Clinic, MD PhD
Contact
abat@resportclinic.com
+34 93 2778709
Ferran Abat Gonzalez, MD PhD
principal investigator · ReSport Clinic

Oversight

Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
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