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High Intensity Laser Versus High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound in Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Led by Cairo University · Updated on 2026-05-14
60
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
2 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Plantar fasciitis is a common foot condition causing pain at the heel, especially with the first steps in the morning or after resting. This research compares the effects of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound (HPPTUS) on pain levels and ankle range of motion in people with plantar fasciitis. The goal is to understand which treatment better helps reduce pain and improve movement. The study has three groups: one receives conventional treatment combined with High-Intensity Laser Therapy, another receives conventional treatment combined with High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound, and the third group receives only conventional treatment. Each group includes 20 participants who receive their assigned therapies three times a week for one month. Participants will be assessed at the start and after four weeks for changes in pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, ankle range of motion, foot pain, and functional disability. The study measures how well each treatment works by comparing these results. Researchers will monitor participants throughout the study to ensure safety and collect data on the effects of the therapies.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
High Intensity Laser VS High Power Pain Threshold Ultrasound in Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 30 and 60 years
- Heel pain lasting at least one month, especially during first steps in the morning
- Tenderness at the plantar fascia insertion on the heel bone
- Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m2
You will not qualify if you...
- History of serious medical conditions like tumors, fractures, or acute inflammation in the ankle or foot
- Recent trauma or surgery to the foot
- Wounds or infections in the treatment area
- Referred pain from sciatica or other neurological disorders
- Corticosteroid injection in the foot area within the last 6 months
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - 1 month
Participants receive either high-intensity laser therapy, high power pain threshold ultrasound, or conventional treatment three times per week for one month.
Approximately 12 visits (in-person, three times per week)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Outpatient clinic of Faculty of Physical Therapy Benha National University.
Banhā, Egypt
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Faculty of Physical Therapy Benha National University.
Cairo, Egypt
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
3
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