Plantar Fasciitis Clinical Trial
Official title:
A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Two Protocols of Shock Wave Therapy for Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the efficacy of two distinct shock wave therapy protocols and their impact on improving function and reducing pain in individuals with plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain that affects millions worldwide. The key questions the study aims to address are: How effective is each shock wave therapy protocol in enhancing functional ability without pain in patients with plantar fasciitis? Does either protocol offer a significant benefit over the other in terms of pain relief and functional improvement after a course of six treatment sessions? Participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups and will engage in the study as follows: Undergo six sessions of shock wave therapy with parameters specific to their assigned group. Complete questionnaires assessing foot function and pain levels. Participate in evaluations before, during, and after the treatment to monitor their progress. The three groups in the comparison are as follows: Group A will receive shock wave therapy at a higher frequency and specific intensity, with a set number of impulses. Group B will undergo therapy with a different frequency and intensity level but will receive the same number of impulses. Group C, the control group, will receive a sham therapy, mirroring the treatment experience without the therapeutic effects to serve as a baseline for comparison. The study is anticipated to delineate a more effective protocol for treating plantar fasciitis with shock wave therapy. The findings may contribute to enhanced treatment guidelines, potentially resulting in faster recovery times for patients. The participation of individuals in this research will offer valuable insights that could inform future therapeutic strategies for managing plantar fasciitis
Status | Not yet recruiting |
Enrollment | 64 |
Est. completion date | January 25, 2024 |
Est. primary completion date | January 5, 2024 |
Accepts healthy volunteers | No |
Gender | All |
Age group | 20 Years to 50 Years |
Eligibility | Inclusion Criteria: 1. The participants should present with unilateral pain 2. The participants' age will be ranged from 20-50 years old. 3. The participants should have the pain from for at least 6 weeks. 4. Moderate disability as assessed by the foot function index (FFI) 5. The Body Mass Index (BMI) should be normal. 6. The participants should have pronated feet (6-9 on the foot posture index) Exclusion Criteria: 1. History of surgery or fracture 2. History of corticosteroid injection within 6 months 3. Unable to follow or understand the instructions 4. High BMI 5. Severe foot pronation (+10 on the foot posture index) |
Country | Name | City | State |
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Lead Sponsor | Collaborator |
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University of Sharjah |
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Type | Measure | Description | Time frame | Safety issue |
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Primary | Pain Reduction | Evaluate the decrease in heel pain as measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). | Baseline: Assessment before the start of intervention (Week 0). Mid-Point: After the 3rd session (end of Week 3). End of Treatment: After the 6th session (end of Week 6). Follow-Up: 12 weeks post-intervention (end of Week 18). | |
Secondary | Functional Improvement | Measure the change in foot function using the Foot Function Index (FFI). | Baseline: Assessment before the start of intervention (Week 0). Mid-Point: After the 3rd session (end of Week 3). End of Treatment: After the 6th session (end of Week 6). Follow-Up: 12 weeks post-intervention (end of Week 18). |
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