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Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) for Patients With Plantar Fasciitis

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: University of Western Ontario, Canada
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

Plantar fasciitis presents clinically as pain in the inner heal, which is the result of degeneration of the plantar fascia, an arch supporting ligament of the foot. It manifests predominantly in those subjected to sustained weight bearing or repetitive pounding activities. Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of inferior foot pain. Although most cases resolving within 6 months, traditional treatment regiments such as orthotics and physiotherapy are occasionally unsuccessful in treating this limitation leading to chronic symptoms (Neufeld \& Cerrato, 2008; Rompe, 2009; Roxas, 2005). Platelets are central players in clotting, inflammation and the wound healing response. Research has shown the potential of platelet rich plasma to accelerate wound healing in a variety of conditions including maxillo-fascial and plastic surgery, chronic wound healing and orthopaedics. Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) is a novel treatment that may accelerate the healing of injured tissue. Treatment with ACP involves taking a blood sample from the patient, isolating the platelets and injecting them back into that patient at the injury site

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Painful inner heel pain for longer than three months
at least six weeks since last corticosteroid injection
four weeks since the last anaesthetic injection, iontophoresis, ultrasound and electromyostimulation
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Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Autologous Conditioned Plasma (ACP) (Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy)
  • Celestone (Corticosteroid)
Participant Groups
2Treatment groups
Active Control
Group I: ACP treatmentActive Control1 Intervention
Group II: Corticosteroid treatmentActive Control1 Intervention

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine ClinicLondon, Canada
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

University of Western Ontario, CanadaLead Sponsor
Arthrex, Inc.Industry Sponsor

References