Posterior Tibial Nerve PRF vs Intralesional RFT for Painful Calcaneal Spur and Plantar Fasciitis (NCT06240507) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Posterior Tibial Nerve PRF vs Intralesional RFT for Painful Calcaneal Spur and Plantar Fasciitis
Turkey (Türkiye)49 participantsStarted 2023-01-02
Plain-language summary
This study aims to compare the efficacy of ultrasound (US)-guided posterior tibial nerve pulsed radiofrequency (PTN PRF) and fluoroscopy (FL)-guided intralesional radiofrequency thermocoagulation (RFT) for the treatment of painful calcaneal spur and plantar fasciitis refractory to conservative treatments. For this evaluation, a numerical rating (NRS) and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle hindfoot scores will be used before and after both interventions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Heel pain for at least 6 months consistent with clinical examination and imaging methods
* Numeric rating scale (NRS) in the first few steps in the morning ≥ 6
* Plantar fascia thicker than 4 mm as measured by ultrasonography
* Demonstration of calcaneal spur by X-ray
* Non-response to at least two of the indicated conservative treatments (rest, stretching exercises, oral anti-inflammatory drugs, silicone heel cup, local steroid injection, extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT))
Exclusion Criteria:
* Achilles tendinopathy or calcaneal fracture
* Inflammatory or degenerative arthritis
* Spondyloarthropathies
* Tarsal tunnel syndrome (confirmed by electromyography if clinically suspected)
* Previous surgery on the plantar fascia or heel
* Diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathies, peripheral ischemic disease
* History of malignancy, pregnancy
* Anticoagulant-anticoaggregant drug use or coagulopathy
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?
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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
1
Numerical rating scale (NRS)
Timeframe: Change from baseline to 1st and 3rd month after treatment