Comparative effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy and radial shock wave therapy in chronic plantar fasciitis : Randomized single-blind clinical trial.

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 1

Study type

Interventional

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20201226001

Enrollment

Registered

2020-12-26

Start date

2020-08-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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

Conditions

Chronic plantar fasciitis Chronic plantar fasciitis, High intensity laser therapy, Extracorporeal shock wave therapy, Effectiveness, Long term effect

Interventions

high intensity laser therapy &#45

3 times/week for 3 weeks &#45

Phase I Analgesic effect:for three weeks &#45

Phase II Bio&#45

stimulation effect:for last six weeks ,Extracorporeal shock wave therapy &#45

1 time/week for 3 weeks &#45

2.5 bar pressure&#44

2000 shock waves &#44

10 Hz

Experimental Other,Active Comparator Other

high intensity laser therapy,radial shock wave therapy

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. The age 18 years old or more than 18 years old patients 2. Patients diagnosed by Clinical practice guideline revision 2010 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons such as 1) pain at medial tubercle of calcaneus or 2) morning pain at first step or 3) pain when prolonging walking 3. No response conservative treatment for 3months

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Corticosteroid injection within 1 month 2. Radial ESWT or HILT within 3 months 3. Surgery at foot or ankle within 3 months 4. A metal implant at the application site 5.Anticoagulant use 6. Fracture at foot or ankle within 3 months 7. Inflammatory rheumatic disease 8. Permanent foot deformities 9. Malignancy at foot 10. Acute inflammation within or around plantar fascia 11. Local dermatological lesion at affected heel 12. Impaired Sensation from neurological disorder

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
pain 0,3,7wks Visual analog scale (VAS)	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
function third week and seventh week Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM)	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactVichanee Tongthong

SIRINDHORN NATIONAL MEDICAL REHABILITATION INSTITUITE

Vichyrehab@gmail.com0865294597

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026