Prolotherapy for the Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Phase 4
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Réseau de Santé Vitalité Health Network
No Placebo Group
Prior Safety Data
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
The purpose of this study is to demonstrate that prolotherapy in conjunction with a physiotherapy program looking at reinforcing calf muscle and muscle of the plantar fascia, relieves pain and improves function of people suffering of plantar fasciitis, an inflammation of the plantar fascia, after basic treatment failure.
Research Team
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
have a diagnosis of Plantar Fasciitis
experience pain in the plantar fascia for more than 6 months
be capable to understand and execute physiotherapy exercises
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Dry needle injection (Procedure)
- Exercise (Behavioral)
- Regenerative injection therapy (Regenerative Injection Therapy)
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Regenerative Injection TherapyExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: ExerciseActive Control1 Intervention
Group III: Dry needlePlacebo Group1 Intervention
Find a Clinic Near You
Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Dr.-Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital CentreMoncton, Canada
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Réseau de Santé Vitalité Health Network
Lead Sponsor
Trials
9
Patients Recruited
1,900+