Effects of Kinesio Taping and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Calcaneal Spur (NCT06533683) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effects of Kinesio Taping and Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in the Calcaneal Spur
Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2023-09-01
Plain-language summary
The term \"heel pain\" is used to describe a common, painful condition that is localized in the plantar part of the heel and worsens when weight is placed on the heel. Patients with heel pain are more likely to have thickened plantar fascia, abnormal plantar fascia tissue, thicker plantar heel fat pad, and calcaneal spur. Calcaneal spurs are bony protrusions that typically occur just in front of the medial calcaneal tuberosity. Systemic medical treatments, physical therapy agents, exercise and local injections are often applied for heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spur.
This study is to examine the effects of ESWT and kinesio taping on pain and other clinical outcomes in patients with calcaneal spurs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years and over with heel pain
* A calcaneal spur seen on foot radiographs
Exclusion Criteria:
* Those who had received a steroid injection into the heel within the past three months
* Those who had experienced trauma or surgery to the foot and ankle within the past six months
* Those with a rheumatic disease affecting the foot and ankle (e.g., spondyloarthritis)
* Those with open wounds or infections in the area to be treated with lesions.
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
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Pain level before treatment and 3rd month after treatment
Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 3rd month
Trial details
NCT IDNCT06533683
SponsorSisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital