Heel pain is a problem that affects daily life activities and quality of life. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) is a treatment used for heel pain. However, some people do not benefit from ESWT treatment. The aim of this study is to determine the factors that affect the response to ESWT in the treatment of heel pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* \>18 years
* Unresponsive to conservative treatments (physical therapy, rest, exercises, anti-inflammatory medical treatment, insoles, etc.)
* Patients who have received ESWT treatment and 3-6 months have passed since ESWT
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of injection therapy including steroids after ESWT treatment
* Those taking NSAIDs in the last 2 weeks
* Those with a history of trauma or surgery to the foot or ankle
* Presence of rheumatic disease affecting the foot or ankle (e.g. spondyloarthritis, etc.)
* Malignancy
* Pregnancy
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
1
Calcaneal inclination angle
Timeframe: Day 1
2
Ankle dorsiflexion degree
Timeframe: Day 1
3
Plantar fascia thickness
Timeframe: Day 1
4
Tibial/plantar nerve conduction study with electroneuromyography
Timeframe: Day 1
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07006389
SponsorSisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital