Efficacy of Short Wave and Laser Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis (NCT07672327) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of Short Wave and Laser Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
Saudi Arabia60 participantsStarted 2026-06-01
Plain-language summary
Plantar fasciitis is a common painful condition. It accounts for 10-15% of all foot painful conditions. Recently, Extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) was used as an effective method in treatment of different musculoskeletal disorders. High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) is a relatively recent treatment option that has shown benefits in a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 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.
Exclusion criteria
. History of previous surgery of plantar fasciitis (Riaz et al., 2023).
. History of previous corticosteroid injections (Bidoki et al., 2024).
. History of heel pain due to previous trauma or calcaneus stress fracture in the last 3 months (Bidoki et al., 2024).
. History of previous lumbar spine surgery (Bidoki et al., 2024).
. History of rheumatologic disease (rheumatoid arthritis, diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, gout, Sjogren disease, enthesopathy, etc…) (Bidoki et al., 2024).
. Pregnancy, pacemaker fitted or bleeding disorders (Bidoki et al., 2024).
. Wounds, infections or tumors in the treatment area (Bidoki et al., 2024).
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
Hand held dynamometer
Timeframe: 6 weeks
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Ultrasonography
Timeframe: 6 weeks
3
Arabic version of foot function index (FFI-Ar)
Timeframe: 6 weeks
4
Arabic version of numerical pain rating scale (NPRS-Ar)