Various treatment methods are employed for patients diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. However, many of these approaches involve high-cost interventions, such as extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) applications. The present study aims to compare the treatment effectiveness of myofascial release-considered a cost-effective intervention-with ESWT, which is among the most commonly preferred treatment modalities.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being over 18 years old
* Being able to communicate in Turkish
* Being able to read and write
* Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study
* Having been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis
Exclusion Criteria:
* Obvious major foot trauma
* Pregnancy
* Presence of tumor
* Coagulation disorder
* Presence of open wounds and extreme sensitivity in the foot area
* Having had any surgical operation on the foot and ankle
* Partial amputation of the foot
* Application of one and/or more physical medicine modalities and corticosteroid injections within the last 6 weeks
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
American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot Scale (AOFAS-AHFS)
Timeframe: pre-treatment, 1st week post-treatment and 6th week post-treatment
2
Foot Function İndex (FFİ)
Timeframe: pre-treatment, 1st week post-treatment and 6th week post-treatment
3
Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
Timeframe: pre-treatment, 1st week post-treatment and 6th week post-treatment