Comparison of the Acute Effects of Focused and Radial ESWT on Pain and Balance Performance in Individuals With Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Plantar Fascitis; Pain

• Registration Number: NCT06685172
• Lead Sponsor: Gulhane Training and Research Hospital

Brief Summary

This study aimed to compare the acute effects of focused and radial ESWT on pain and balance performance in individuals with plantar fasciitis.

Detailed Description

This study aimed to compare the acute effects of focused and radial ESWT on pain and balance performance in individuals with plantar fasciitis. The study included 40 individuals (27 females and 13 males) aged between 18 and 63 years, presenting with plantar fasciitis (PF). Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) was administered once a week for four weeks. The participants were randomly assigned to two groups (f-ESWT and r-ESWT). Pain levels were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale, while Static and Dynamic Balance were evaluated using the Biodex Balance System.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-12-15
• Primary Completion: 2024-07-15
• Study Completion: 2024-08-15
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Study First Submitted: 2024-11-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-11
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-12
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-12

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

unilateral or bilateral tenderness in the medial tubercle of calcaneus and heel pain in the first few steps in the morning, which gets worse with increased activity, absence of any known systemic disease, absence of any surgical procedure to lower extremity, absence of any treatment for PF in the last 6 months, 18-65 years, and consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

pregnancy, pacemaker, receiving anticoagulant therapy, uncontrolled cardiovascular disease, tumor, acute infection, nerve root compression, local dermatological or neurological problems, diabetes mellitus, taking anti-inflammatory drugs during treatment, or incomplete follow-up.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to determine the intensity of pain in patients with PF, and Biodex Balance System device (Biodex Balance System SD, 2009 USA) was used to assess balance performance.	Baseline and 5 weeks	The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) was employed to ascertain the intensity of pain experienced by the affected/more affected extremities. The Biodex Balance System device (Biodex Balance System SD, 2009 USA) was used to assess balance performance.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Health Sciences, Gulhane Faculty of Medicine; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Turkey