Ultrasound therapy for plantar fasciitis. A double blind randomised placebo controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN87769578

Enrollment

200

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2000-10-12

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Musculoskeletal Diseases: Plantar fasciitis Musculoskeletal Diseases Fibroblastic disorders

Interventions

To evaluate the effects of ultrasound in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. Adult subjects with plantar fasciitis will be randomised to receive either ultrasound (US) or sham (S) therapy. In the US g

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 200 (PROJ)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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