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A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Study Comparing the Efficacy of High-Intensity Laser Therapy and Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patients With Plantar Fasciitis
Sponsor: Mahidol University
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the efficacy of High-Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) and Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy (fESWT) in reducing pain in patients with plantar fasciitis. The study also examines the effects of HILT and fESWT on health-related outcomes, including VAS-FA, FFI, plantar fascia thickness, and adverse events. Researchers will compare HILT with fESWT as treatment options for patients with plantar fasciitis. Participants will receive either HILT or fESWT along with an exercise program. They will attend follow-up visits to assess outcomes at 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12 weeks after the first treatment.
Official title: A Comparison of Efficacy Between High-intensity Laser Therapy and Focused Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy in Patient With Plantar Fasciitis; Single Blinded Randomize Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
28
Start Date
2026-02-28
Completion Date
2027-02-20
Last Updated
2026-03-25
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
High power Laser therapy
High-power laser therapy (iLUX® XP) was applied using a power output of 6 W, an energy density of 5 J/cm², and a spot size of 10 cm², delivering a total energy of 150 J per session. Treatment consisted of 6 sessions, administered twice per week for 3 weeks
Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy
Focused extracorporeal shock wave therapy (fESWT) using the DUOLITH® SD1 (STORZ Medical) was applied at a frequency of 4 Hz, starting at an energy flux density of 0.2 mJ/mm² and gradually increased as tolerated. Each session consisted of 2,000 shocks, for a total of 3 sessions (one session per week)