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A clinical and imaging trial to study which one is more effective in between platelet rich plasma injection in comparison to Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis.

A randomized control trial of clinical and imaging effect of platelet rich plasma injection in comparison to Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in the treatment of chronic plantar fasciitis.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/04/033178
Enrollment
72
Registered
2021-04-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system Health Condition 2: M958- Other specified acquired deformities of musculoskeletal system

Interventions

Intervention1: Platelet rich plasma in plantar fascitiis: Platelet rich plasma will be made by centrifugation of patient 15 ml whole blood and will be given locally at diseased plantar fascia. Control

Sponsors

AIIMS PATNA
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients with unilateral chronic plantar fasciitis Patients with pain intensity more than 5 on Visual Analog Scale Consenting patients

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with history of cardiac pacemaker calcaneal fracture previous surgery involving foot autoimmune disorders systemic inflammatory disorder neurological disorder any psychological disorder or any uncontrolled systemic disease Known case of bleeding disorder Presence of skin infection at the site of injection Patients having bilateral plantar fasciitis Patients having severe anemia Hb less than 6.5

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual analogue scale for pain AOFAS Score for functionTimepoint: 0day,15 day ,1month,and at 3 month

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Plantar fasciia thiknessTimepoint: 0 day,15 days,1month,and at 3 month

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Niraj kumar

Department of PMR AIIMS Patna

Sashisanjaysashi@gmail.com918102922824

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026