Effects of Neural Gliding Addes to ESWT and Standard Exercise in Plantar Fasciitis (NCT07662941) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Neural Gliding Addes to ESWT and Standard Exercise in Plantar Fasciitis
Turkey (Türkiye)56 participantsStarted 2024-12-26
Plain-language summary
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain and may lead to pain, decreased foot function, impaired balance, and reduced quality of life. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and exercise therapy are commonly used conservative treatment approaches. This randomized controlled study aims to investigate the additional effects of neural gliding exercises when combined with extracorporeal shock wave therapy and standard exercise treatment in individuals with plantar fasciitis.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Diagnosed with plantar fasciitis
* Aged between 18 and 60 years
* Male or female participants
* Willing to participate voluntarily in the study
* Able to comply with treatment and evaluation procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
* Lack of cooperation or inability to follow instructions
* Presence of systemic or metabolic disease
* Malignancy, osteoporosis, fracture, coagulation disorders, active infection, or pacemaker implantation
* Pregnancy
* Receiving any other treatment for plantar fasciitis during the study period
* Having received treatment for plantar fasciitis within the last 6 months
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.