Plantar FascitisNCT06041230
Comparison of the Efficiency of ESWT and Ozone Injection in Patients With Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
A study testing Ozone Generator and Extracorporeal shock wave therapy device in people with Plantar Fascitis, run by Ankara City Hospital Bilkent at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a conservative treatment method that has been widely used in musculoskeletal diseases in recent years. Its mechanism is to provide hyperstimulation and vascularity increase with the help of acoustic waves focused on a specific area, thus accelerating healing and reducing… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Plantar Fascitis
- What is being tested?
- Ozone Generator and Extracorporeal shock wave therapy device
- Type of treatment
- Medical device
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 48 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 12 Jul 2023to 15 Nov 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 65 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Be over 18 years old
- Heel pain lasting longer than 3 months
- Localized pain and tenderness on palpation on the medial aspect of the calcaneal tuberosity when the ankle is fully dorsiflexed.
- In the first step of walking, >50 mm according to VAS. and description of pain
- Presence of plantar fasciitis typical findings on ultrasonography (thickening more than 4 mm in the proximal plantar fascia with changes in fibril pattern)
- Failure to respond to conservative treatment before (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, stretching, heel cushion, shoe modifications, orthotics, cold, heat, taping, massage)
Who cannot join
- being under the age of 18
- Any skin lesions in the heel area
- Inflammatory, rheumatic arthritis
- Having a history of fracture, trauma or operation in the heel area
- Systemic infection or malignancy
- Having a pacemaker
- Local injection to the heel area in the last 6 months or use of topical or oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in the last 2 weeks
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site, 1 recruiting
- Recruiting
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Ankara, 06100
Berke Aras, Associate Professor, +905365851518, drberkearas@gmail.com
About this study
Official title: Comparison of the Efficiency of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Ultrasound-Guided Ozone Injection in Patients With Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a conservative treatment method that has been widely used in musculoskeletal diseases in recent years. Its mechanism is to provide hyperstimulation and vascularity increase with the help of acoustic waves focused on a specific area, thus accelerating healing and reducing pain. This method, which is frequently used in plantar fasciitis, is frequently applied to patients whose symptoms persist despite first-line treatment strategies.
Ozone injections have been frequently used in musculoskeletal disorders in recent years and are mainly used in osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, tendon, fascia and ligament injuries, vertebra and disc pathologies and neuropathic pain. Analgesic effect on musculoskeletal system (release of endorphins, activation of antinociceptive system, reduction of edema) anti-inflammatory effect (regulation of cytokine release, reduction of superoxide radicals, modulation of prostaglandin), regulation of local oxygenation and circulation, tissue repair (neutralization of preteolytic enzymes, fibroblast proliferation) and has an antimicrobial effect. Although it is also used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, there are limited articles on this subject in the literature.
In our study, it was aimed to compare the effectiveness of ESWT and ozone injection therapy, which are two treatment strategies with regenerative action mechanisms, in patients with resistant plantar fasciitis.
- Conditions
- Plantar Fascitis
- Being tested
- Ozone Generator, Extracorporeal shock wave therapy device
- Keywords
- ozone therapy, ESWT
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Ozone GeneratorDevice
Ultrasound guided ozone therapy
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy deviceDevice
Extracorporeal shock wave therapy device
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound guided ozone injection therapy | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Device: Ozone Generator |
| Extracorporeal shock wave therapy | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Device: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy device |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Visual Analog Scale
measurement for pain severity, It is a value between 0-100. "0" means no pain and "100" means maximum pain.
Measured: pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and three months follow-up
Secondary outcomes (2)
plantar fascia thickness
sonographic measurement for plantar fascia
Measured: pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and three months follow-up
Foot Function İndex
measurements for foot function. An increase in the value indicates worse foot functions.
Measured: pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and three months follow-up
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Sep 2023
- Study start12 Jul 2023
- Primary completion15 Nov 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion15 Nov 2023 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Plantar FascitisStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara City Hospital BilkentThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Investigator, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Berke Aras, Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06041230
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E2-23-3838
- Status last verified
- Sep 2023
- First submitted
- 5 Sep 2023
- Last updated
- 18 Sep 2023
- Results posted
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 18 Sep 2023. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Comparison of the Efficiency of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy and Ultrasound-Guided Ozone Injection in Patients With Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06041230
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E2-23-3838
- Conditions
- Plantar Fascitis
- Keywords
- ozone therapy, ESWT
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Unknown status
- Enrolment
- 48 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara City Hospital BilkentUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 12 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Nov 2023 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 15 Nov 2023 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 Sep 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (ESWT) is a conservative treatment method that has been widely used in musculoskeletal diseases in recent years. Its mechanism is to provide hyperstimulation and vascularity increase with the help of acoustic waves focused on a specific area, thus accelerating healing and reducing pain. This method, which is frequently used in plantar fasciitis, is frequently applied to patients whose symptoms persist despite first-line treatment strategies.
Ozone injections have been frequently used in musculoskeletal disorders in recent years and are mainly used in osteoarthritis, osteomyelitis, tendon, fascia and ligament injuries, vertebra and disc pathologies and neuropathic pain. Analgesic effect on musculoskeletal system (release of endorphins, activation of antinociceptive system, reduction of edema) anti-inflammatory effect (regulation of cytokine release, reduction of superoxide radicals, modulation of prostaglandin), regulation of local oxygenation and circulation, tissue repair (neutralization of preteolytic enzymes, fibroblast proliferation) and has an antimicrobial effect. Although it is also used in the treatment of plantar fasciitis, there are limited articles on this subject in the literature.
In our study, it was aimed to compare the effectiveness of ESWT and ozone injection therapy, which are two treatment strategies with regenerative action mechanisms, in patients with resistant plantar fasciitis.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (investigator, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound guided ozone injection therapy | Active comparator | Device: Ozone Generator |
| Extracorporeal shock wave therapy | Active comparator | Device: Extracorporeal shock wave therapy device |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 65 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Be over 18 years old
- Heel pain lasting longer than 3 months
- Localized pain and tenderness on palpation on the medial aspect of the calcaneal tuberosity when the ankle is fully dorsiflexed.
- In the first step of walking, >50 mm according to VAS. and description of pain
- Presence of plantar fasciitis typical findings on ultrasonography (thickening more than 4 mm in the proximal plantar fascia with changes in fibril pattern)
Key exclusion criteria (7 listed)
- being under the age of 18
- Any skin lesions in the heel area
- Inflammatory, rheumatic arthritis
- Having a history of fracture, trauma or operation in the heel area
- Systemic infection or malignancy
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Ozone GeneratorUltrasound guided ozone therapy | Device | Ultrasound guided ozone injection therapy |
| Extracorporeal shock wave therapy deviceExtracorporeal shock wave therapy device | Device | Extracorporeal shock wave therapy |
Primary outcome
Visual Analog Scale
Time frame: pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and three months follow-up
measurement for pain severity, It is a value between 0-100. "0" means no pain and "100" means maximum pain.
2 secondary outcomes
plantar fascia thickness
Time frame: pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and three months follow-up
Foot Function İndex
Time frame: pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and three months follow-up
Results and safety
Results are not available in the source record.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 18 Sep 2023.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Ozone Generator and Extracorporeal shock wave therapy device in people with Plantar Fascitis, run by Ankara City Hospital Bilkent at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 6 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 18 Sep 2023. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
Results are not available in the source record.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Berke Aras, Ass. Professor (+905365851518, drberkearas@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Visual Analog Scale (time frame: pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and three months follow-up). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 18 Sep 2023.