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Glyceryl Trinitrate Gel Phonophoresis on Planter Fasciiatis

Egypt80 participantsStarted 2026-04-30

Plain-language summary

Does phonophoresis with glyceryl trinitrate gel have an effect in treatment of planter fasciitis patients?

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 44 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18-44 years . * Patients BMI 18.5 to 24.9 kg / m2. * The diagnosis of PF appear clinically according to the history and physical - examination findings of point tenderness at or near the medial calcaneal insertion of the plantar fascia . * Diagnosis of plantar fasciitis, with plantar fascia of more than 4 mm thickness as evaluated by ultrasonography. * Painful symptoms lasting three months or more . Exclusion Criteria: * Diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy, vasculitis and vasculopathy. * Any pathology in ankle/foot (instability, arthritis, malignancy, acute infection, and skin disorders) . * Pregnancy or lactation, coronary artery disease, hypertension, renal diseases and anemia . * Atrophy/ scar or skin ulcers at the site of intervention. * Patients with allergy to nitrates. * Heart pacemaker use . * Anticoagulant use and absence of coagulation disease.

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

Ultrasonography

Timeframe: From enrollment to the end of treatment at 5 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07480876

SponsorCairo University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-30

Contact for this trial

Fouad Sherin Fouad, PhD

01014411419 fouadshrin2@gmail.com

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Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 44 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.