Gluteus Maximus Strengthening Exercises Augmented by High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Patients Wit… (NCT06677164) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Gluteus Maximus Strengthening Exercises Augmented by High-Intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciopathy
Egypt100 participantsStarted 2024-03-10
Plain-language summary
Plantar heel pain is one of the most commonly encountered problems of the feet in adults \[1\]. It accounts for nearly 11%-15% of all foot symptoms, The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy combined with gluteus Maximus strengthening exercise on pain, thickness of plantar fascia, and function of the foot.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 55 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Unilateral plantar heel pain with or without calcaneal spur for more than 3 months.
* Tenderness at the insertion of the plantar fascia
* BMI index will be from 25 up to 30
* Patient will wear silicone insole .
* Diagnosis of PF based on orthopedic referral
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with presence of foot deformity,
* systemic inflammatory arthritis disease,
* foot surgery, or
* plantar heel pain due to trauma,
* wound, or infection in the foot,
* received oral corticosteroids
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.