The use of topical glyceryl trinitrate (GTN) for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. A prospective double-blinded randomised trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN58047216

Enrollment

Registered

2006-09-29

Start date

2005-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Muskuloskeletal Diseases: Plantar fasciitis Musculoskeletal Diseases Plantar fasciitis

Interventions

One group will receive pressure relieving insoles and GTN patches, the other will receive pressure relieving insoles and placebo patches. Both groups will be instructed as to the use of the patches.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 2 groups of 40 patients with chronic heel pain.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Subjective, using questionnaires with visual analogue pain score.	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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