Comparison of the therapeutic effect of laser and extracorporeal shock waves in plantar fasciitis
Phase 3
Recruiting
- Conditions
- plantar fasciitis.Plantar fascial fibromatosisM72.2
- Registration Number
- IRCT20151123025202N15
- Lead Sponsor
- Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
Diagnosis of plantar fasciitis according to clinical criteria and para -clinical imaging by a specialist physician
The duration of diagnosis is at least 3 months
Age 65-18 years
Minimum pain intensity > 3 according to VAS scale
Exclusion Criteria
Comorbidity other ankle and heel diseases such as tarsal tunnel syndrome, osteomyelitis, malignancy
History of recent ankle or heel surgery or trauma
Vascular diseases
Treatment corticosteroid past 4 months
NSAID treatment
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Plantar fascia thickness. Timepoint: 3, 6 and 12 weeks after treatment. Method of measurement: Ultrasound examination of the heel in prone position.;Severity of plantar pain. Timepoint: 3, 6 and 12 weeks after treatment. Method of measurement: with Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method ife Quality. Timepoint: Before, 3. 6 and 12 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: SF-12 Questionnaire.;Treatment Complications. Timepoint: 3, 6 and 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Examination and observation.