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Effect of Radiofrequency Treatment in Plantar Fasciitis Patients

NCT06426667 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 108

Last updated 2025-06-13

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Summary

In adults, chronic plantar fasciitis stands as the predominant cause of persistent heel discomfort.Usually, individuals depict a pulsating pain concentrated around the point of origin of the plantar fascia on the calcaneus. Numerous randomized and non-randomized studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of radiofrequency as a treatment modality for chronic plantar heel pain.In this study, our objective is to assess the impact of radiofrequency modalities applied to the posterior tibial nerve and/or the calcaneal spur area, guided by ultrasound, on patient satisfaction, pain scores, and functional improvement in individuals with chronic plantar fasciitis

Conditions

  • Fasciitis, Plantar

Interventions

PROCEDURE

posterior tibial nerve radiofrequency

pulse radiofrequency at 45 V for 300 seconds at 42 degrees Celsius is applied to the posterior tibial nerve area. During the procedure, the temperature at the electrode tip is kept below 42°C. Following negative aspiration (in the absence of blood), 2 cc of 1% lidocaine + 4 mg dexamethasone is applied to the same area.

PROCEDURE

plantar fasciitis radiofrequency

the spur area on the calcaneal bone is identified, and sensory and motor stimulations are applied using the RF cannula. If no sensory or motor response is elicited in the area, conventional radiofrequency at 45 V for 60 seconds at 80 degrees Celsius is applied to the spur area after confirming the placement of the RF cannula.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Hanzade A Unal, MD · Ankara University

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
65 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-04-15
Primary Completion
2024-07-30
Completion
2024-11-30

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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