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Effect of Additional Sural Nerve PRF in Chronic Heel Pain

NCT07383558 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 48

Last updated 2026-02-25

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Summary

This observational study aims to compare the effectiveness of pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment applied to the posterior tibial nerve alone versus PRF applied to both the posterior tibial and sural nerves in patients with chronic plantar heel pain. Outcomes will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot score at baseline, 1 month, and 3 months after treatment.

Conditions

  • Chronic Plantar Heel Pain
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Spur, Heel

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Pulsed radiofrequency

Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency applied to the posterior tibial nerve, with or without additional application to the sural nerve.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-01
Primary Completion
2026-05-01
Completion
2026-09-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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