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New treatment option for Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic
Official title Acupuncture of Different Treatment Frequency in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06284993
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- Plantar fasciitis (PF) is one of the most common causes of heel pain, typically characterized by a sharp pain in the plantar aponeurosis, specifically near the insertion site close to the medial process of the calcaneal tuberosity. It has been reported that 1 in 10 people are expected to be affected by PF in their lifetime.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 75
You may be able to join if
- Patients with a diagnosis of chronic PF with a disease course of ≥ 6 months;
- The most painful heel pain in the morning is Visual Analogue Scale (VAS; 0 indicating no pain and 100 indicating maximal pain) ≥ 40 mm on a 100 mm...
- Patients between the ages of 18 and 75 years;
- Patients should be conscious, free from mental disorders, and without serious heart, liver, or kidney diseases; and
- Willing to sign the informed consent form.
You likely can't join if
- History of calcaneal tuberosity fracture/calcaneal stress fracture/calcaneal contusion/plantar fascia rupture;
- History of ankle or foot surgery;
- Achilles tendon enthesis lesion/tarsal tunnel syndrome/medial calcaneal nerve entrapment/nerve injury;
- Systemic or local infection, severe cracked heel, foot deformity (e.g., high arched feet, flat feet, foot valgus);
- Systemic diseases (e.g., obligatory spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative arthritis, autoimmune system diseases, tumors, diabetes ) and...
- Pregnant women; patients with severe combined cardiac, hepatic, renal, hematopoietic, and patients with cardiac pacemakers , and patients with severe...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients with a diagnosis of chronic PF with a disease course of ≥ 6 months;
- The most painful heel pain in the morning is Visual Analogue Scale (VAS; 0 indicating no pain and 100 indicating maximal pain) ≥ 40 mm on a 100 mm VAS;
- Patients between the ages of 18 and 75 years;
- Patients should be conscious, free from mental disorders, and without serious heart, liver, or kidney diseases; and
- Willing to sign the informed consent form.
- History of calcaneal tuberosity fracture/calcaneal stress fracture/calcaneal contusion/plantar fascia rupture;
- History of ankle or foot surgery;
- Achilles tendon enthesis lesion/tarsal tunnel syndrome/medial calcaneal nerve entrapment/nerve injury;
- Systemic or local infection, severe cracked heel, foot deformity (e.g., high arched feet, flat feet, foot valgus);
- Systemic diseases (e.g., obligatory spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, seronegative arthritis, autoimmune system diseases, tumors, diabetes ) and other situations judged by the investigators not to be suitable for the...
- Pregnant women; patients with severe combined cardiac, hepatic, renal, hematopoietic, and patients with cardiac pacemakers , and patients with severe poor general nutritional status;
- Cognitive impairment, inability to understand the content of the scale evaluation;
- Topical steroid injection or oral use in the past 6 months;
- Patients with a known fear of acupuncture or who have been treated with acupuncture in the past 8 weeks.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Beijing, China
Compensation & support
A stipend or compensation may be offered.
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 75 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Beijing, China. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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