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Effect of Additional Sural Nerve PRF in Chronic Heel Pain
Led by Diskapi Teaching and Research Hospital · Updated on 2026-02-25
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
65 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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
Official Title
Effect of Additional Sural Nerve PRF in Chronic Heel Pain
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 18 and 65 years
- Presence of chronic plantar heel pain
- Baseline VAS score >5
You will not qualify if you...
- History of foot fracture or tumor
- Pregnancy
- Coagulopathy or use of antiplatelet therapy
- Cognitive impairment preventing informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Ayse Betul Acar
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06500
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Masking
N/A
Allocation
N/A
Model
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Primary Purpose
N/A
Number of Arms
2
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