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A comparison of efficacy between High-intensity laser therapy and Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patient with plantar fasciitis

A comparison of efficacy between High-intensity laser therapy and Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy in patient with plantar fasciitis

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20260205002
Enrollment
28
Registered
2026-02-05
Start date
2026-02-02
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

Plantar fasciitis (PF) Plantar Fasciitis, Heel Pain,Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, High-Intensity Laser Therapy, Randomized Controlled Trial,Physical Therapy Modalities,Foot Function

Interventions

FESWT with conventional rehabilitation were standard protocol for plantar fasciitis with include stretching and strengthening muscle around foot and ankle.,High intensity laser therapy have had eviden
Active Comparator Device,Experimental Device
FESWT + conventional rehabilitation,HILT + conventional rehabilitation

Sponsors

Ramathibodi hospital, Mahidol university
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Pain was worse in the initial step after and an extended period of rest 2. Pain was decreased initially after the first steps but exacerbated with increased activity 3. VAS at least 4 4. Pain was localized and sharp but not radiating 5. Pain was reproduced with palpation of the plantar fascia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Have Wound or Infection or tumor in treatment area 2.History of foot trauma in 3 months 3. History of intervention at plantar fascia in 6 months Ultrasound therapy, steroid injection, surgery or botulinum toxin injection 4. Pain medication within one week before participation 5. Patient was not desired to participate in the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analog Scale Baseline, after each treatment session and at 6 ,12 week follow up after first session The visual analog scale is a self reported tool in which patients rate pain by marking a point on a 10 cm line from no pain (0 cm) to worst pain (10 cm)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Visual Analog Scale Foot and Ankle Baseline, after each treatment session and at 6 ,12 week follow up after first session Visual Analog Scale Foot and Ankle Thai version is parameter used to assess the level of pain in several foot activities.

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactSuttinon JItjai

Faculty of Rehabilitation, Ramathibodi Hospital, MAhidol University

suttinon.jit@student.mahidol.ac.th0917745761

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 10, 2026