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A comparison of ultrasound and long wave treatment for adult plantar fasciitis

Comparison between Long wave therapy and Ultrasound therapy in plantar Fasciitis among adults - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/04/085636
Enrollment
68
Registered
2025-04-25
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-28

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Conditions

None listed

Interventions

Intervention1: Longwave Therapy: Group 1 will receive longwave therapy, a form of deep tissue electromagnetic treatment.The therapy sessions will be conducted five times a week for four weeks, with ea

Sponsors

Galgotias University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Individuals aged 25-50 years. 2 Diagnosed with plantar fasciitis for at least 3 months. 3 Moderate to severe heel pain. 4 Willingness to participate and comply with the study protocol.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Previous surgery on the affected foot. 2 Presence of systemic inflammatory conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis). 3 Pregnancy or lactation. 4 Use of corticosteroid injections in the past 3 months. 5 Neurological disorders affecting lower limbs.

Design outcomes

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Compare the effectiveness of longwave therapy and ultrasound therapy in the treatment with a focus on pain reduction, functional improvement, and overall quality of life.Timepoint: 4 weeks

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Compare the effectiveness of longwave therapy and ultrasound therapy in the treatment of plantar fasciitisTimepoint: 4 weeks

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactFarman Ahmad

Galgotias university

narendrakumargims@gmail.com8447767591

Outcome results

None listed

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