NCT06685172

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 40 (actual)
• Sponsor: Gulhane Training and Research Hospital · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Months – 63 Months
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Conditions

• Plantar Fascitis
• Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	f-ESWT	In the f-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 0.28 mJ/mm2, and 2000 pulses were applied while in the r-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 1.8 bar, and 2000 pulses were applied
OTHER	r-ESWT	In the f-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 0.28 mJ/mm2, and 2000 pulses were applied while in the r-ESWT group, a total of 8 Hz, 1.8 bar, and 2000 pulses were applied

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-12-15
• Primary completion: 2024-07-15
• Completion: 2024-08-15
• First posted: 2024-11-12
• Last updated: 2024-11-12

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)