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High Intensity Laser VS High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound in Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Egypt60 participantsStarted 2026-03-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of the study is to 1. Investigate the Effect of High-intensity laser therapy versus High power pain threshold ultrasound on pain level in patients with plantar fasciitis. 2. Investigate the Effect of High intensity laser therapy versus High power pain threshold ultrasound on ROM in patients with plantar fasciitis.

Who can participate

Age range30 Years – 60 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. The patient age ranged from 30 to 60 years.
✓. Plantar heel pain lasting for at least one month, mainly during the first few steps upon rising in the morning, which worsens with increased weight-bearing activity through the day.
✓. Tenderness at the insertion site of the plantar fascia on the calcaneus.
✓. Body mass index (MBI) \<30 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

✕. Medical red flag history (such as tumor, fracture, heterotrophic ossification, and acute inflammatory disease in the ankle-foot area.
✕. If the patient has history of recent trauma or foot surgery.
✕. Wounds, infections in the treatment area.
✕. Subjects with referred pain from sciatica and other neurological disorders.
✕. History of corticosteroid injection in the last 6 months.

What they're measuring

Assessment of change of pain intensity

Timeframe: At baseline and after 4 weeks of intervention

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07462169

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-05-05

Contact for this trial

Sara K Ghoneem, Master degree

+201014883465 sarakhaled27101997@gmail.com

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