NCT07463794

Comparison of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Whole Body Vibration Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis

Plantar Fasiit Tedavisinde ESWT ve Tüm Vücut Vibrasyon Uygulamalarının Etkinliğinin Karşılaştırılması: Randomize, Prospektif, Tek Kör Çalışma

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (actual)
• Sponsor: Gaziosmanpasa Research and Education Hospital · Other Government
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Plantar fasciitis is a common cause of heel pain that can lead to functional limitation and decreased quality of life. Various conservative treatment modalities are used in its management. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and whole body vibration therapy in patients with plantar fasciitis. The study is designed as a randomized, prospective, single-blind clinical trial. Clinical outcomes will be evaluated using pain and functional assessment scales before and after treatment.

Detailed description

This randomized, prospective, single-blind clinical trial was conducted to compare the effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and whole body vibration therapy in patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. A total of 60 patients aged between 18 and 65 years were included in the final analysis. Participants were randomly assigned into two groups. The first group received extracorporeal shock wave therapy applied once weekly for a total of five sessions. The second group received whole body vibration therapy three times per week for five weeks. Both groups followed the same standardized home exercise program during the treatment period. Clinical evaluations were performed at baseline, at the end of treatment, and at the ninth week. The primary outcome measure was functional status assessed using the Foot Function Index (FFI). Secondary outcome measures included pain intensity assessed by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, and the Roles and Maudsley score.The aim of this study is to determine and compare the clinical effectiveness of ESWT and whole body vibration therapy in the management of plantar fasciitis.

Conditions

• Plantar Fasciitis
• Calcaneal Spur

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DEVICE	Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy	Extracorporeal shock wave therapy was applied once weekly for a total of five sessions to the affected heel.
DEVICE	Whole Body Vibration Therapy	Whole body vibration therapy was applied three times per week for five weeks using a vibration platform.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-01
• Primary completion: 2026-03-20
• Completion: 2026-03-20
• First posted: 2026-03-11
• Last updated: 2026-03-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)