Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Comparative Effects of TherapeuticU and Shockwave Therapy on Pain and QOL in Patients With Chronic Heel Spur Pain
Lead Sponsor:
Superior University
Conditions:
Heel Spur
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This research aims to compare the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) in managing chronic heel spur pain and improving patients' quality of life. ...
Detailed Description
The study will be conducted at Sehat Medical Complex, Lahore, over 10 months, enrolling 60 participants diagnosed with chronic heel spur pain. They will be randomly assigned into two groups: one recei...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients diagnosed with chronic heel spur pain, confirmed through imaging studies (e.g., X-ray, ultrasound).
- Age range: 30-60 years. Both male and female included
- Chronic heel pain persisting for more than 1 month.
- Individuals with no prior surgical intervention for heel pain.
- Ability to provide informed consent and comply with the treatment protocol.
Exclusion
- Presence of systemic inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or gout.
- History of previous steroid injection less than 6 weeks.
- prior NSAID treatment less than 1 week,
- Individuals with contraindications to ultrasound or shockwave therapy, such as pacemakers or implanted devices.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 20 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 20 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
41 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06983457
Start Date
March 20 2025
End Date
February 20 2026
Last Update
May 21 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Sehat Medical Complex, Hanjarwal campus
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan