To see the usefulness of attenuation of nerve causing heel pain by using instrument in the management of chronic heel pain

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: Plantar fascial fibromatosis,

• Registration Number: CTRI/2019/09/021308
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Brief Summary

Plantar fasciitis remains one of the leading causes of long term disability. Many studies have been conducted on management of pain and improvement in foot function. Therapy in the form of rest, stretching, analgesic agents, physical therapy, arch support, night splints, shoe modifications or steroid injections are the conservative treatments available. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), radiofrequency nerve ablation (RFNA) and platelet rich plasma (PRP) are other options that can be considered for recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. At present there are very limited literature regarding RFNA of medial calcaneal nerve for the treatment of recalcitrant plantar fasciitis. Therefore, the aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of ultrasound guided radiofrequency nerve ablation in the management of plantar fasciitis. A sample size of 39 patients in each group who are willing to take part in the study will be taken from those plantar fasciitis patients who are attending the OPD of PMR department, RIMS. Outcomes will be measured by using , visual analogue scale ( VAS), ultrasound measurement of plantar fascia thickness and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle hind-foot score at one, four, twelve and twenty-four weeks post- intervention. Study design will be randomized controlled trial.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2019-09-30
• Last Update Posted: 2019-11-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Open to Recruitment
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 78

Inclusion Criteria

Patients with plantar fasciitis for 6 months not responding to conservative management.

Exclusion Criteria

Inflammatory arthritis,neurological defects of the foot,coagulopathy,infection,cancer,peripheral vascular, pregnancy, previous surgery on the plantar fascia or heel,previous local steroid injecctions within 3 monthsof the study, distorted anatomy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Visual Analogue Scale, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS)	Baseline, 4th, 12th and 24th week

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Plantar fascia thickness measured by ultrasound	Baseline, 4th, 12th and 24th week

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal; 🇮🇳 West, MANIPUR, India

Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal

🇮🇳West, MANIPUR, India

Dr Moirangthem Janet

Principal investigator

8014932808

vivienne2811@gmail.com