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Comparison of the therapeutic effect of laser and extracorporeal shock waves in plantar fasciitis

Phase 3
Recruiting
Conditions
plantar fasciitis.
Plantar fascial fibromatosis
M72.2
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
NameTimeMethod
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
NameTimeMethod
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.
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