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Proximal Medial Gastriocnemius Recession for Chronic Plantar Fasciitis

Norway150 participantsStarted 2021-12-15

Plain-language summary

This prospective kohort study will follow 150 patients treated with proximal medial gastrocnemius recession for plantar fasciitts. Follow up time is two years and the main outcome is the Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire. A regression analasys will be performed to identify possible patient baseline factors that may affect the effect of surgery,

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age 18-75 years.
. Diagnosis plantar fasciitis verified clinically by orthopaedic surgeon.
. Diagnosis verified by MRI. MRI criteria: Thickening of the plantar fascia, oedema in the calcaneus, pathological singal changes in the plantar fascia (37)
. Duration of symptoms must be at least 12 months.
. An isolated gastrocnemius contracture must be verified with the Silverskiölds test before inclusion.
. Conventional Physical Therapy must have been tried at least three months without positive effects on symptoms from affected foot.

Exclusion criteria

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: Baseline

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 6 weeks postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 12 weeks postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 1 year postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 2 years postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05162144

SponsorOstfold Hospital Trust

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-03-15

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 75 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion criteria

. Age 18-75 years.
. Diagnosis plantar fasciitis verified clinically by orthopaedic surgeon.
. Diagnosis verified by MRI. MRI criteria: Thickening of the plantar fascia, oedema in the calcaneus, pathological singal changes in the plantar fascia (37)
. Duration of symptoms must be at least 12 months.
. An isolated gastrocnemius contracture must be verified with the Silverskiölds test before inclusion.
. Conventional Physical Therapy must have been tried at least three months without positive effects on symptoms from affected foot.

Exclusion criteria

What they're measuring

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: Baseline

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 6 weeks postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 12 weeks postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 1 year postoperatively

Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ)

Timeframe: 2 years postoperatively