NCT07287046

A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Study Comparing the Efficacy of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

A Comparison of Efficacy Between High-intensity Laser Therapy and Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patient With Plantar Fasciitis; Single Blinded Randomize Controlled Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 28 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Mahidol University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (fESWT) in reducing pain in patients with plantar fasciitis. The study also examines the effects of HILT and fESWT on health-related outcomes, including VAS-FA, FFI, plantar fascia thickness, and adverse events. Researchers will compare HILT with fESWT as treatment options for patients with plantar fasciitis. Participants will receive either HILT or fESWT along with an exercise program. They will attend follow-up visits to assess outcomes at 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12 weeks after the first treatment.

Conditions

• Plantar Fasciitis

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	High power Laser therapy	High-power laser therapy (iLUX® XP) was applied using a power output of 6 W, an energy density of 5 J/cm², and a spot size of 10 cm², delivering a total energy of 150 J per session. Treatment consisted of 6 sessions, administered twice per week for 3 weeks
DEVICE	Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy	Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (fESWT) using the DUOLITH® SD1 (STORZ Medical) was applied at a frequency of 4 Hz, starting at an energy flux density of 0.2 mJ/mm² and gradually increased as tolerated. Each session consisted of 2,000 shocks, for a total of 3 sessions (one session per week)

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-02-28
• Primary completion: 2026-12-25
• Completion: 2027-02-20
• First posted: 2025-12-16
• Last updated: 2026-03-25