Shockwave vs laser: which zaps plantar fasciitis pain best?
NCT ID NCT06846931
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested two common treatments for chronic plantar fasciitis—low-intensity shockwave therapy and low-intensity laser therapy—in 90 adults aged 18 to 65. Participants received either three weekly shockwave sessions or nine laser sessions over three weeks. The goal was to see which therapy better reduced pain, improved foot function, and affected balance.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Extracorporeal shock wave therapy and low-intensity laser therapy
- What this could lead to
- If one treatment proves better, it could offer a more effective non-surgical option for chronic heel pain.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no blinding, so results may be biased. Neither treatment is a cure, and some people may not improve.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Kırşehir Ahi Evran University
Kirşehi̇r, 40100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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