Steroid injection in plantar fasciitis

A randomised placebo controlled trial to compare ultrasound guided with palpation guided steroid injection in plantar fasciitis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN79628180

Enrollment

Registered

2011-11-04

Start date

2008-11-05

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Plantar fasciitis Musculoskeletal Diseases Plantar fascial fibromatosis

Interventions

1. Ultrasound guided steroid group - patients will be given a steroid injection with the use of direct ultrasound guidance for needle insertion via the posterior heel approach 2. Palpation guided ster

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged over 18 with a clinical diagnosis of plantar fasciitis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Any patients with a history of inflammatory arthritis or psoriasis 2. Who have ever previously received a steroid injection

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patient reported pain levels (Visual Analogue scale) at 6 weeks and 12 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Heel Tenderness Index (assessed by the physician) 2. Ultrasound appearances of the plantar fascia at 6 weeks and 12 weeks	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 26, 2026