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The efficacy of shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis via myofascial chain trigger points combined with conventional pressure points

The efficacy of shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis via myofascial chain trigger points combined with conventional pressure points

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2500106926
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2025-07-31
Start date
2025-05-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-08-18

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

Conditions

plantar fasciitis

Interventions

Conventional pain point ESWT treatment group:The control group received conventional shock wave therapy for plantar pain points. The shock energy was adjusted to 2-3 bar, the shock frequency was 10 Hz
ESWT treatment group with trigger points of myofascial chain combined with conventional tender points:On the basis of conventional pain point ESWT treatment, fascia chain trigger point ESWT treatment

Sponsors

Nanjing Gulou Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: (1) Meet the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - Heel Pain/Plantar Fasciitis: 2014 Revision clinical practice guideline; (2) The patient's gender is not restricted, and the age of the patient is 20-70 years old with unilateral onset of the disease; (3) The patients were in good mental condition, had good compliance, and were able to receive 4 weeks of treatment; (4) The patients were aware of the contents of the clinical study and agreed to sign the clinical informed consent form.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: (1) Received relevant treatment within 2 weeks prior to treatment; (2) Pregnant and lactating women; (3) Those with skin wounds on the affected limbs, vascular and nerve injuries, internal fixation of the foot and ankle, and allergy to drugs and couplers; (4) Those with diabetic foot, severe coagulation disorders, severe osteoporosis or other serious medical diseases; (5) Excluding other diseases causing heel pain such as Achilles tendinopathy, gouty arthritis, Haglund's syndrome, tarsal tunnel syndrome, and stress fractures; (6) Participation in other clinical studies; (7) Factors affecting the outcome of the clinical study.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
VAS score;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
AOFAS score;Ultrasonic elastic strain ratio;Plantar fascia thickness;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactShichong Wang

Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital

823409519@qq.com+86 139 5179 3402

Outcome results

None listed

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