A Pilot Study on the Effectiveness of a Novel Herbal patch for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Observational

Source

ChiCTR

Registry ID

ChiCTR-OCS-13003674

Enrollment

Unknown

Registered

2013-10-11

Start date

2013-10-25

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-04-18

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Conditions

Plantar Fasciitis

Interventions

one cohort:A novel herbal patch for Maximum 6 weeks or until pain disappears

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Male

Age

18 Years to 80 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: -Unilateral or bilateral plantar fasciitis -Male and female volunteers; -Ages of 18 or above; -Had plantar fasciitis of one or both feet for more than 30 days; -Signed informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: -Patients with ulcerations; -Allergic to herbs; -Treatment of the condition by a physician, physical therapist, or chiropractor within the last 30 days; -Dysfunction of foot or ankle (for example, instability); -Arthrosis or arthritis of the foot; -Infections or tumors of the lower extremity; -Neurological abnormalities, nerve entrapment (for example, tarsal tunnel syndrome); -Vascular abnormality (for example, severe varicosities, chronic ischemia); -Operative treatment of the heel spur; -Pregnancy.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
State of local pain at the end of 6 weeks’ topical treatment assessed by Ultrasound imaging, Pain Scales, Questionnaire.;	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Image changes of the plantar fascia after treatment and inflammation marker at 6 weeks.;	—

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactProf. Leung Kim HUNG

leungkimhung@cuhk.edu.hk+852 2632 2723

Outcome results

None listed

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