CompletedNot Applicable

Outcome After Radial Pressure Wave Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis.

Mexico19 participantsStarted 2024-11-19

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to explore potential associations between baseline patient characteristics (such as age, body mass index, and baseline pain intensity) and clinical outcomes in patients with plantar fasciitis undergoing radial pressure wave therapy (RPWT). The study includes male and female adults aged 18 to 60 years.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 60 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Diagnosis of plantar fasciitis confirmed by clinical evaluation. * Age 18 to 60 years. * Symptoms persisting for at least three months before treatment. * Completed three RPWT sessions using a standardized protocol (2000 impulses per session, 10 Hz, and 3.5 bar). * Availability of complete medical records, including three-month follow-up data. Exclusion Criteria: * History of foot surgery or corticosteroid injection in the affected limb within the past six months. * Pregnancy at the time of treatment. * Presence of concurrent musculoskeletal conditions (e.g., fractures, active infections, sprains) in the affected limb. * Diagnosis of systemic conditions (e.g., cancer, osteoporosis, autoimmune diseases). * Incomplete medical records or failure to complete RPWT sessions and follow-up visits.

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

Pain intensity assessed by the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS).

Timeframe: Immediately after the last RPWT session, approximately 1 week after baseline.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06813105

SponsorHospital Civil de Guadalajara

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-26

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