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Pulsed Radiofrequency Versus 5% Dextrose Injection in Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Summary
This prospective, two-center, randomized controlled clinical trial aims to compare the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency and 5% dextrose injection in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis. Eligible participants will be randomized into two parallel groups. One group will receive ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment, and the other group will receive ultrasound-guided 5% dextrose injection using the peppering technique. All participants will receive a home-based plantar fascia stretching exercise program. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after treatment. The primary outcome will be pain intensity measured by the Numeric Rating Scale. Secondary outcomes will include foot function, activity-related pain, ankle-hindfoot function, and health-related quality of life.
Official title: Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency and 5% Dextrose Injection in Patients With Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2027-01-01
Last Updated
2026-07-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ultrasound-Guided Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatment
Ultrasound-guided pulsed radiofrequency treatment will be applied for chronic plantar fasciitis. Participants will be monitored for at least 30 minutes after the procedure for possible adverse events or complications.
Ultrasound-Guided 5% Dextrose Injection
Ultrasound-guided 5% dextrose injection will be applied around the medial calcaneal insertion of the plantar fascia using the peppering technique, with 0.1-0.2 mL administered at each entry point. The treatment will consist of three sessions performed at 3-week intervals.
Locations (1)
Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)