CompletedNot Applicable

Radial or Focus Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Epin Calcanei

Turkey (Türkiye)112 participantsStarted 2023-05-15

Plain-language summary

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of radial and focused ESWT treatment on pain, function, and size of the calcaneal spur in patients with a clinical and radiological diagnosis of epin calcanei. Methods: A total of 112 patients aged between 18 and 95 years were randomly divided into two groups: group 1 received rESWT (2.4 bar 12 hz 2000 beats), and group 2 received fESWT (0.14 bar 14 hz 1000 beats) three times a week for three weeks. All patients were evaluated using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)-pain and Foot Function Index (FFI) before and after the treatment, at 4 weeks and 12 weeks. Epin size was measured radiographically in the patients before and after the treatment at the 12-week follow-up.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 95 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria; * Presence of heel pain for at least four weeks, * Receiving no medical treatment, injection, physical or surgical treatment for the last four weeks and * Agreed to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * History of fracture or surgery, * Polyneuropathy, * Rheumatological diseases, * Coagulation disorders, * Tumor, * Thrombosis, * Soft tissue or bone infection, * Pregnancy and lactation, * Epilepsy, * Presence of a pacemaker.

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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?
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5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale

Timeframe: Before and after treatment baseline, 4th week, 12 th week

Functional Foot Index

Timeframe: Before and after treatment baseline, 4th week, 12 th week

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06356064

SponsorAnkara City Hospital Bilkent

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-15

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