Status:
COMPLETED
Thickness of the Plantar Fascia in Stretched and Relaxed Positions in Patients With Plantar Fasciopathy
Lead Sponsor:
Aalborg University
Conditions:
Plantar Fasciopathy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
This study will compare the thickness of the plantar fascia in stretched and relaxed positions in patients with plantar fasciopathy using ultrasonography.
Detailed Description
The purpose of this observational study is to compare the thickness of the plantar fascia in stretched and relaxed positions of the most symptomatic heel in patients with plantar fasciopathy using ult...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- History of plantar heel pain of at least 3 months
- Clinical presentation of pain and/or tenderness to palpation in the area of the medial tubercle of the calcaneus
- Average intensity of pain in the previous week equal to or greater than 3 on an 11-point visual analog scale (VAS)
- Thickness of symptomatic plantar fascia of 4 mm or greater
Exclusion
- Age under 18
- Pregnancy
- History of systemic disease with manifestations similar to those of plantar fasciopathy
- Pain medication in the last 24 hours
- Steroid injection for plantar fasciopathy in the previous 6 months
- Previous heel surgery or fracture of the lower leg or foot
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 29 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 24 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
20 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03291665
Start Date
September 29 2017
End Date
April 24 2018
Last Update
May 17 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Research Unit for General Practice
Aalborg, Denmark, 9220